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Information forum about drugs

 

The Peninsula Community Drug Action Team will hold an information forum on "Drugs - Shattering the Myths" on Thursday, February 7.

The forum for parents, young people and community members will be held from 7.30pm to 9.30pm at the Woy Woy campus of Brisbane Water Secondary College.

Hosted by Andy Maclean from 2GO, presentations will be made by Family Drug Support CEO Mr Tony Trimmingham, and Mr Paul Dillon from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre of the University of New South Wales.

"We think we know everything there is to know about drugs, but if I were to ask you 'what is a drug?' would you be able to answer that? Most people would not," said Pastor John McCaskie, chair of the Peninsula Community Drug Action Team.

"People need to take the time to understand the issues around drug use.

"The key to dealing with drugs is being informed," said Pastor McCaskie.

Those attending the forum will have the opportunity to ask questions.

Light refreshments will be served.

Press release, January 11