LEARNING ABOUT COCAINE IN THE WORKPLACE

All Businesses Are Encouraged to Attend This Upcoming Free Information Session

For many people in Leduc and surrounding areas, drugs are considered
a social problem in our back alleys and on our streets ---- when in
reality, drugs are also an issue in the workplace.

The Leduc Community Drug Action Committee is hosting a lunchtime
information session, Cocaine in the Workplace.

This educational session was designed for all Leduc and area
businesses so they have the right tools to recognize when there is a problem.

Guest speaker during the lunch hour session is Cpl. Steve Irwin, of
the Leduc RCMP General Investigations Services (GIS).

He will be providing information about cocaine and the affects it has
on the business community.

Participants will learn how to recognize drug use and abuse, learn
more about criminal record checks, drug testing and the RCMP's role
in working with area businesses. Session attendees will also learn
about how the drug affects safe work practices, increase in
absenteeism, higher Worker Compensation Board (WCB) and insurance
costs, loss of inventory and cash.

This educational sessions is free of charge and the Leduc Community
Drug Action committee is encouraging business owners and/or
representatives to take full advantage of this program.

A complimentary lunch will be provided for people wishing to attend.
They're asked to call 1-780-980-7109.

Cocaine in the Workplace information session is set to begin at 11:45
a.m. and will run until 1 p.m. Nov. 21, at Telford House, located at
4907-46 Street.