Pubdate: Tue, 16 May 2000
Source: Canberra Chronicle (Australia)
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DRUG PREVENTION SUMMIT

THE 2000 Australian drug summit that will be held from June 13-15 in the 
NSW Parliament will have the theme Promoting Drug Harm Prevention in Australia.

The summit plans to bring together individuals and groups committed to harm 
prevention for drug reform to comment on how prevention can be better managed.

Member for Monaro Peter Webb, who is involved in promoting the summit, said 
it would highlight preventative policies which were not covered at last 
year 's drug summit.

"The summit will recognise the need to prevent harm to the children, 
families and communities who suffer the effects of other people's drug 
abuse," he said.

Mr Webb said the objectives of the summit included the promotion of 
immediate strategies for true drug law reform, treatment, rehabilitation 
and education.

"Special emphasis will be given to research-based evidence on present drug 
policies and their effectiveness.

There will also be a discussion on the ways by which media, commwdty 
groups, institutions and individuals can be better informed and educated," 
he said.

The summit will be invitation only, but individuals and community groups 
interested in it can phone Jill Pearman on 9560 3899 or 0413 112 679 for 
further information.
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