Pubdate: Mon, 27 Aug 2001
Source: Hull Daily Mail (UK)
Copyright: 2001 Northcliffe Newspapers Group Ltd
Contact:  http://www.thisishull.co.uk/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1181
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DRUG DANGERS BROUGHT HOME TO PARENTS

Hornsea: Civic leaders are urging people to 'shop' known drug dealers to 
the police as part of a crackdown.

Their plea follows the success of a newsletter sent out to town parents to 
inform them of the dangers of cannabis, Ecstasy and alcohol.

Supportive town councillors are delighted by the success of Hornsea Drug 
and Alcohol Forums initiative.

Town Mayor Councillor Ian Smith said:"Anything that helps to protect our 
young people from drug and alcohol abuse must be good for the town.   "I 
don't think Hornsea's problems are any worse than other East Riding 
towns,  but everyone has a role to play in stopping the use of these 
substances.

"The newsletter has helped to alert people to the dangers. Now they must 
report known drug dealers to the police to stop cannabis and Ecstasy 
getting on to the streets."

Cllr Smith said if the whole community joined the venture, it would go a 
long way to stamping out drug abuse in Hornsea.  Geoff Ogden, co-ordinator 
of the East Riding and Drug Action Teams, told the  Mail that many parents 
had contacted members of the forum to thank them for producing the letter.

He said: We have had informal contact with a number of parents and 
residents who appreciated the effort we put in to informing them about the 
dangers of such drugs.

"Many people told us they were unaware of the possible effects on young 
people until they received the letter."
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