A business partnership between two Langley organizations hopes to curb meth use and labs in the Langley area. On your next trip to the local hardware or grocery store you may notice something that wasn't there last time you checked out. Educational posters and pamphlets on Methamphetamine (crystal meth) will be highly visible at local retailers who sell materials that are used to produce the drug. The Greater Langley Chamber of Commerce in partnership with the Downtown Langley Merchants Association (DLMA) contributed $2,000 to the RCMP's Meth Watch Program in Langley. [continues 404 words]
Infants addicted to drugs and alcohol are getting fleece blankets from Langley students. Every year babies are born to mothers who struggle with addictions and who have used drugs or alcohol during their pregnancy. A group of Langley students are hoping to bring a little bit of love to these precious beings. King's School participates in several outreach programs. In the past they have done Adopt a Street missionary work, cleaned houses for the less able, and yard work. This time they thought they'd try something different. [continues 408 words]
Parents and kids learn about a killer drug. Addiction doesn't discriminate - especially addiction to methamphetamine, otherwise known as crystal meth. The highly addictive drug was the topic of discussion at a forum on Tuesday night. Several concerned parents came to Betty Gilbert Elementary hoping for answers. The crystal meth education series snowballed from a initiative taken by Langley City and Township. Langley School District partnered with the two municipalities and came up with Project Resiliency, a drug awareness program. Facilitator Cindy Pettit designed the presentation and now travels to Langley schools, educating students, parents, and the community at large. [continues 330 words]
