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. - --- MAP posted-by: Jo-D