DRUG WEBSITE MADE FOR PARENTS

Peel Public Health introduced a new website for parents looking to
obtain information and resources for talking to children about drugs.
The website www.talkaboutdrugs.ca/ provides information that could
only previously be obtained in print form.

"With many Peel students admitting to have tried marijuana before
entering high school, we realize how important it is to equip parents
with the tools to communicate with teens about substance abuse as
early as they see fit," explained Elizabeth Amorim, supervisor of the
Alcohol, Drugs and Addictions team. "Parents asked us for quick and
easy access to information. They want information they can trust at
their fingertips. This website enables us to provide that."

Topics found on the website include signs and symptoms of drug use,
common reasons for experimentation with drugs, an overview of
commonly used drugs, and statistics on drug use in Peel and across Canada.

A 'Need Help Now' section of the website contains a list of
organizations that provide treatment and support services.

Anyone interested in attending a presentation or receiving
information on drugs is encouraged to call Region of Peel Public
Health at (905) 799-7700.