National Addictions Awareness Week, Nov. 20-26 2005 In October 2003, a community committee was formed to raise awareness about emerging drug issues. The committee focuses on creating public awareness in regards to drug prevention, education, training and treatment. The committee is a partnership of individuals, agencies and organizations. When the committee first formed, the use and abuse of crystal methamphetamine had became a major issue. The committee focuses on heightening awareness and making a difference in the lives of people. On the first Tuesday of every month the committee meets at the Boys & Girls Club at 9:30 a.m. The committee is planning on organizing two drug awareness presentations for the year. [end]
National Addictions Awareness Week, Nov. 20-26 2005 About two years ago, Alice, not her real name, had to begin facing a long road. Alice began suspecting her child was involved with drugs; she confronted her child and was lied to. Only a month later, Alice had the answer she had been expecting. "My child is the fortunate one," Alice says. When Alice had first confronted her child, she did it because of the hours he would keep, the strange behavior, and the way he looked. [continues 819 words]
Joint force between Council on Drug Abuse and Shoppers Drug Mart Meth, crank, crystal, ice, speed, poor man's coke, chalk, and tweak are all just some of the names for a drug that is causing a lot of problems and addictions. Crystal meth is a drug that is manufactured with common house hold products, some that are sold in the hardware store and others that are sold at a pharmacy. On Tuesday, the Council on Drug Abuse (CODA) announced a national Crystal Meth education program. [continues 199 words]
The Fort Saskatchewan Drug Awareness Committee has recently produced two resource guides for people seeking help regarding drug and alcohol addictions. These brochures contain information and resources regarding treatment, support services, and information in dealing with drugs and alcohol. The resource guides were sponsored by Citizens on Patrol and Crime Stoppers. Fort Saskatchewan's Drug Awareness Committee was created to raise public awareness, offer information, and address issues related to drugs. One of the guides provides contact information for a variety of drug related programs and services, throughout Alberta. [continues 167 words]
