Pubdate: Tue, 04 Oct 2005 Source: Nanaimo News Bulletin (CN BC) Copyright: 2005, BC Newspaper Group Contact: http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/948 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) BUSINESS COMMUNITY TO HEAR ABOUT SCOURGE OF CRYSTAL METH The problem of crystal meth and what it means to the business community will be the topic Oct. 12, when former MLA Mike Hunter addresses members of the Greater Nanaimo Chamber of Commerce at their monthly luncheon. Hunter is chairman of Nanaimo's crystal meth task force. Hunter chaired a recent public forum on the problems associated with the manufacturing and use of methamphetamine in Nanaimo. Following the model adopted in Maple Ridge, which tackled the same issue two years ago, the forum generated several task forces to address community awareness and prevention issues. Use of the easily manufactured and highly addictive drug is on the rise in the city. Community awareness is seen as the first step to curb the problem. "It does dramatically affect the business community and I think its something they need to hear," said Cori-Lynn Carlson, executive director of the Chamber. The luncheon will be held Oct. 12 at the Grand Hotel, beginning at 11:45 a.m. For tickets please call 756-1191. The luncheon is sponsored by GT Hiring Solutions - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D