Pubdate: Thu, 14 Apr 2005
Source: Vauxhall Advance, The (CN AB)
Copyright: 2005 The Vauxhall Advance
Contact:  http://www.mysouthernalberta.com/vadvance/home/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2308
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine)

METH MEETING COULD PROVE MEANINGFUL

While Vauxhall has not been corrupted by D-methamphetamine use like some 
northern communities have, being prepared is the best step locals can take.

After two town councillors, who volunteer on Vauxhall Emergency Medical 
Services, attended a Lunch and Learn session in Taber on Monday, Vauxhall 
is further ahead in being proactive when it comes to meth use.

Since meth is highly addictive, easily assessable and cheap to make, 
encouragement to fight back against its use is something no community 
should ignore.

At the session, which was held by Taber Community Against Drugs (TCAD), 
those in attendance learned what ingredients are used to make meth and when 
to be suspicious of shoppers who are buying the products needed to produce 
the drug.

Business owners should be aware of items used to make meth, so they do not 
accidentally contribute to use of one of the most destructive street drugs. 
Those at the session were given posters indicating ingredients that can be 
used to make meth.

Vauxhall's Co-op Agro Centre and Co-op Food Store are setting an example by 
posting the signs in their businesses. Perhaps the Vauxhall Business 
Association could provide assistance to other business owners, so they can 
display posters at their establishments as well.

Maybe Vauxhall could form a group like Taber's TCAD group to battle the 
drug problems here.
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MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom