Pubdate: Wed, 21 Apr 2004 Source: Sturgeon Creek Post, The (Fort Saskatchewan, CN AB) Copyright: 2004 Sturgeon Creek Post Publications Contact: http://www.fortsaskinfo.com/thepost/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2342 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/meth.htm (Methamphetamine) WORKSHOP AIMED AT CRYSTAL METH Learn about Crystal Meth, what to look for and what to do about it at a special workshop next month. The Fort Saskatchewan Drug Awareness Steering Committee has organized the event to show the public and particularly local businesses what can be done to fight this new drug. The steering committee consists of representatives from AADAC, the Boys & Girls Club, Child & Family Services, Community Watch, the City of Fort Saskatchewan, Elk Island School, the hospital, Alberta Justice and the RCMP. Police, courts, social workers and local social agencies are all saying that Crystal Meth is a highly addictive drug that is causing serious crime and personal problems in Fort Saskatchewan. The drug is made from common cold remedies and other readily available ingredients. It is therefore easily cooked up in basements, bedrooms, kitchens or even picnic sites. The presentation on May 12 will discuss the scope of the local problem and alert merchants about the items they sell that they need to control. The presentation takes place at the Fort Junior High School at 9607 Sherridon Drive starting at 7 p.m. Organizers warn that a video to be presented that evening is not suitable for children under the age of 14. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin