Pubdate: Thu, 10 Feb 2005 Source: Aldergrove Star (CN BC) Copyright: 2005 Central Fraser Valley Star Publishing Ltd. Contact: http://www.aldergrovestar.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/989 DRUG FORUM TRIES NEW APPROACH A drug forum promising "facts for the family and hope for the future" is coming to high schools in Aldergrove and Brookswood in March. "Most drug forums typically organize experts in the addictions field to each present their material about drugs," said Barry MacDonald, co-ordinator with Langley School District's Secondary Students at Educational Risk program. "We have decided to take a different approach. Our drug forums will use a 'talk show' or 'town hall' format, focussing on parents and youth, while drawing upon the input of experts as needed. There will be 30 minutes set aside to ask questions." MacDonald will host the event and is currently working with the team of 13 guests to ensure that the drug forum presents information that is informative, concise, and useful to community members. Community groups throughout Langley have joined forces to sponsor this forum. Open to parents and teachers, the forum will feature a panel of youth, parents and experts in the field. The cost is only $5 each. The first forum will be held Wednesday, March 2, 7-9 p.m. at Aldergrove Secondary, followed on Thursday, March 10, 7-9 p.m. at Brookswood Secondary. Registration forms must be submitted to Langley School District or local schools by the deadline of Feb. 28. - --- MAP posted-by: Beth