Pubdate: Wed, 04 Mar 2009 Source: Peace Arch News (CN BC) Copyright: 2009 Peace Arch News Contact: http://www.peacearchnews.com/ Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1333 Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth) SUBSTANCE-ABUSE TRENDS DISCUSSED Substance-use trends among Peninsula youth will be discussed at a parent forum March 11 at Elgin Park Secondary. The 7 p.m. event is being offered by the Surrey school district in partnership with Surrey and White Rock RCMP. Organizers caution that the content is meant for mature audiences. Topics will include: school district initiatives aimed at prevention, intervention and enforcement; the magnitude of the problem on the Peninsula; trends; and, the influence of technology on youth drug use. As well, a young man will share his recent triumph over addiction. The forum is free; registration is not required, however, anyone needing childcare must register with Colleen Correia at 604-599-7461 by March 9. Elgin Park Secondary is located at 13484 24 Ave. - --- MAP posted-by: Larry Seguin