Pubdate: Tue, 22 Nov 2005
Source: Daily Herald-Tribune, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2005 The Daily Herald-Tribune
Contact:  http://www.dailyheraldtribune.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/804
Note: By Herald-Tribune staff

RCMP HOSTING DRUG AWARENESS SESSIONS

With both trafficking and consumption of illicit drugs on the rise, the 
RCMP wants to help members of the community recognize the signs.

Information sessions on the current drug trends will be held today and 
Wednesday in conjunction with National Addictions Awareness Week.

RCMP Sgt. Ian Sanderson will talk about the effects of drugs, signs and 
symptoms of use, safety concerns when dealing with a user and what 
communities can do to mobilize and address drug issues.

As well, the sessions will focus on the current status of legislation 
relating to marijuana, chemical or "club" drugs and methamphetamine.

Sanderson has been a member of the Edmonton Drug Awareness Service since 
2002 and is responsible for drug prevention education, awareness program 
and prevention research and strategies for northern Alberta.

The first public session will be held tonight from 7-9 p.m. with the second 
on Wednesday from 1-3 p.m. Both are free to the public and will be held at 
the Quality Hotel and Conference Centre.
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