Pubdate: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 Source: Camrose Canadian (CN AB) Copyright: 2004 Camrose Canadian Contact: http://www.camrosecanadian.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2160 Author: Amanda Kuttnick-Dyer HANDBOOK AIDS FRONTLINE STAFF The Drug Response Task Force Is Armed And Ready. Over the past year the group has assembled a 107-page handbook for frontline workers dealing with those abusing substance like crystal meth. Prevention tips While many who encounter a young person using drugs are not trained counsellors, the handbook aims to provide information and material ranging from prevention tips to a drug response treatment model. One-of-a-kind "The handbook is an excellent resource for frontline workers, and unique in that there is no other publication that we're aware of that is as comprehensive in its content. The task force worked diligently on the handbook for almost a year to ensure the production of a publication that meets the needs of frontline workers dealing with at-risk youth," said Tim Chamberlin a member of the Drug Response Task Force. High demand The handbook will be distributed to schools in the Battle River School Division and it will be available at the Camrose Public Library. Several communities throughout Alberta and beyond, have requested a copy of the book. To help kick off the book's release Feb. 2 at 9 a.m. at the Camrose Community Centre, minister of Child and Family Services Iris Evans will be in attendance. Community invited As well representatives from justice, law enforcement, health and education have been invited to take part. Members of the community are also invited to attend. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom