Pubdate: Mon, 04 Jul 2005 Source: North Thompson Star/Journal (CN BC) Copyright: 2005 The North Thompson Star/Journal Contact: http://www.starjournal.net/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1231 Author: Jill Hayward Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/mjcn.htm (Cannabis - Canada) Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) B.A.D. OFFERS COURSE TO DRUG PROOF KIDS Barriere Against Drugs (B.A.D.) is still accepting submissions from local artists for their logo. If you have an idea put it on paper and drop it off at the North Thompson Volunteer and Information Centre. The B.A.D. group will be hosting a facilitator training in Barriere within the next few months on "How to Drug Proof Your Kid". Organizers say funding has been received from Safer Streets for $5,000 which will cover the cost of the course. Ten people are required to register for the course. If you are interested in taking this course and helping to train other parents on how to protect their kids from drug abuse contact the Volunteer Centre at 672-0033. "Funding is provided for the course but we would be glad to accept any donations towards the cost," said Lisa Quiding, B.A.D. Core Group member. Plans are underway to host another community meeting in the middle of September and organizers are currently planning for a guest speaker to attend. The group discussed plans to work with government to have the Criminal Code changed so that crystal meth is listed with the hard drugs not with soft drugs like marijuana. The Naranon group meets Thursdays at 6:30 pm at the Volunteer Centre except for the second Thursday of each month and anyone is welcome to attend. For more information about Barriere Against Drugs and the programs that are available through this organization call the Volunteer Centre at 672-0033. - --- MAP posted-by: Richard Lake