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.