What parents need to know about drugs

LEWISPORTE - Parents of students at Lewisporte Collegiate are invited and encouraged to attend a presentation about putting a stop to drugs.

The RCMP and Lewisporte Academy School Council have teamed up to put off a presentation for parents on Feb. 25, 7:30 p.m. at Lewisporte Academy (6-9 division).

Corporal Ann Noel of the RCMP Central Drug and Organized Crime Awareness Section and Lori Mercer, addictions coordinator for Central Health will be the presenters.

"We're doing a joint presentation on drug use, what parents need to be looking for, the trends in the area, that sort of thing," said Cpl. Noel.

The officer said she was pleased to have been approached by the school council to do the presentation.

"I am excited about this request," said Cpl. Noel. "It shows the community is very interested in their youth and want to take an active role in preventing drug use with their children, and their community members."

The officer stressed the importance for community members to take a stand on drugs, know the facts about drugs and be willing to speak with their children openly to discourage any drug experimentation.

Cpl. Noel encourages parents of students in Kindergarten to Grade 9 to "take advantage of this wonderful opportunity."

Any other groups, organizations, parent groups or work places would like to have Cpl. Noel meet with them can contact the Drug and Organized Crime Awareness Section at 256-6863 or 424-4877.