Pubdate: Mon, 17 Dec 2007
Source: Guardian, The (CN PI)
Copyright: 2007 The Guardian, Charlottetown Guardian Group Incorporated
Contact:  http://www.theguardian.pe.ca/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/174
Referenced: PEI Youth Substance Use and Addiction Strategy: 
http://www.gov.pe.ca/infopei/index.php3?number=1020443&lang=E

PUBLIC INVITED TO DISCUSS YOUTH ADDICTIONS STRATEGY

Three evenings of public consultation are scheduled across P.E.I. 
this week to discuss the draft P.E.I. Youth Substance Use and 
Addictions Strategy.

The P.E.I. Department of Health has been working closely with a 
number of government agencies and the public over the past year to 
research and prepare the report.

The draft strategy is now available online for Islanders to review. 
This week's meetings begin tonight and continue Tuesday and Wednesday.

Health Minister Doug Currie says finding a long-term solution for 
Island youth struggling with addictions is a top priority for government.

"We know that early intervention and education are key in helping 
young people who are tempted to experiment with drugs or alcohol. The 
strategy will help those who have already gone down that road. 
Educators, community leaders, parents and family members need to have 
input on the strategy as we move forward."

The sessions are being held tonight in the lecture theatre at Colonel 
Gray High School in Charlottetown; Dec. 18 at Montague Intermediate 
School gymnasium; and Dec. 19, at the Three Oaks

Senior High School cafeteria in Summerside.

All three sessions will begin at 6:45 p.m. and the public will be 
invited to share their opinions on the draft strategy.
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