Pubdate: Wed, 24 Apr 2002
Source: New London Day (CT)
Copyright: 2002 The Day Publishing Co.
Contact:  http://www.newlondonday.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/293

FORUM FOR PARENTS ON ILLEGAL DRUG USE

Ledyard -- The local police and youth services bureau is sponsoring a forum 
Thursday at the high school to inform parents about the use of illegal drugs.

Called Drugs of the New Millenium, the seminar is being presented by the 
Connecticut Narcotics Officers' Association. The seminar is 7 to 8:30 p.m. 
in the library. Some of the drugs to be discussed are OxyContin, Ecstasy 
and Rohypnol.

"Unfortunately, teens are exposed to these drugs in every community," said 
Liz Smith, the town police school resource officer and DARE instructor.

In recent weeks, several students in area schools have been arrested for 
possession and consumption of illegal drugs.

"We see this presentation as an opportunity for our citizens to be aware of 
what our (children) are exposed to on a daily basis," said Cathie Sedlack, 
youth services program developer.
- ---
MAP posted-by: Larry Stevens