Pubdate: Wed, 06 Sep 2006 Source: Vulcan Advocate (CN AB) Copyright: 2006 Vulcan Advocate Contact: http://www.vulcanadvocate.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/3258 Author: Stephanie Hancock Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/find?135 (Drug Education) RCMP HOSTING COMMUNITY DRUG TALK AT CRC The Vulcan RCMP is hosting a community drug talk at the CRC in Vulcan on Sept. 12 at 7 p.m. The talk is being facilitated by Donna Hanson from the RCMP after a request from the Town of Vulcan and Vulcan County to address the drug issues specific to our area. The talk will look at cocaine, methamphetamines and marihuana--drugs that have been identified as problematic in Vulcan and Vulcan County. The discussion will be slanted towards parents, but parents are welcome to bring their teenage children with them. One of the topics that will be focussed on will be general awareness of the drugs that are problematic and prevalent in our area. Hanson will also give tips on what to look for if you suspect your children are doing drugs and how to spot people selling drugs. One of the toughest things for many parents is how to address drugs with their children--Hanson will also touch on how parents can address the sensitive topic and approach their children. There will be a question and answer session as well for those in attendance. If there is interest, there is the possibility of Hanson facilitating a community plan for the area. At that time, then teenagers would definitely be asked to come and represent themselves and help find a solution for the drug problems specific to our area. Hanson will address specific concerns and is open to having more discussions in our area if there is interest to delve into more specific concerns. Drugs are a part of our community and part of the solution is a community that cares and helps combat drugs on our streets. Make sure you take the time to come out on Sept. 12 to find out just what we're facing and how you can help to put a stop to it. - --- MAP posted-by: Jay Bergstrom