GOVT KICKS OFF HIGH SCHOOL CANNABIS EDUCATION KIT

Two cannabis education kits launched by the New South Wales Government
this weekend are a first in Australia.

The kits, which have been developed for high schools, are part of a
drive to highlight the dangers of cannabis use and change the
perception that it is a safe recreational drug.

NSW Special Minister of State John Della Bosca says the State
Government is serious about tackling the issue in the education system.

"It's the first kit of its kind in Australia, it's part of a
comprehensive strategy which is the first serious attempt by
government to address the problem of cannabis in young people from a
public health perspective," he said.

"We've established cannabis clinics, these are a world first
specialising in providing counselling and medical assistance for young
people using and abusing cannabis."