Pubdate: Tue, 08 May 2007 Source: North Bay Nugget (CN ON) Copyright: 2007 North Bay Nugget Contact: http://www.nugget.ca/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/2226 STUDENTS TO LEARN DANGERS OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL Local Grade 5 students will learn about the dangers of drugs and alcohol at Memorial Gardens this week as the Racing Against Drugs program returns to the city. The interactive program, which kicks off today and runs until Thursday, includes various presentations by community partners about drugs and alcohol abuse prevention. The program, developed by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, also features a large race track to help demonstrate the importance of staying in control. The program is sponsored and organized by a local steering committee which includes the RCMP, Ontario Ministry of Transportation, North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit, area school boards, North Bay Fire Department, North Bay Police Service, Nipissing chapter of MADD and North Bay Focus.