News (Media Awareness Project) - CN BC: Substance-abuse Trends Discussed |
| Title: | CN BC: Substance-abuse Trends Discussed |
| Published On: | 2009-03-04 |
| Source: | Peace Arch News (CN BC) |
| Fetched On: | 2009-03-05 23:29:03 |
SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TRENDS DISCUSSED
Substance-use trends among Peninsula youth will be discussed at a
parent forum March 11 at Elgin Park Secondary.
The 7 p.m. event is being offered by the Surrey school district in
partnership with Surrey and White Rock RCMP. Organizers caution that
the content is meant for mature audiences.
Topics will include: school district initiatives aimed at prevention,
intervention and enforcement; the magnitude of the problem on the
Peninsula; trends; and, the influence of technology on youth drug use.
As well, a young man will share his recent triumph over addiction.
The forum is free; registration is not required, however, anyone
needing childcare must register with Colleen Correia at 604-599-7461
by March 9.
Elgin Park Secondary is located at 13484 24 Ave.
Substance-use trends among Peninsula youth will be discussed at a
parent forum March 11 at Elgin Park Secondary.
The 7 p.m. event is being offered by the Surrey school district in
partnership with Surrey and White Rock RCMP. Organizers caution that
the content is meant for mature audiences.
Topics will include: school district initiatives aimed at prevention,
intervention and enforcement; the magnitude of the problem on the
Peninsula; trends; and, the influence of technology on youth drug use.
As well, a young man will share his recent triumph over addiction.
The forum is free; registration is not required, however, anyone
needing childcare must register with Colleen Correia at 604-599-7461
by March 9.
Elgin Park Secondary is located at 13484 24 Ave.
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