Getting relevant information out to the community on crystal meth is key in the fight against the street drug, says Chilliwack Mayor Clint Hames.
The city and RCMP are joining forces to host a Crystal Meth Awareness Forum on Oct. 11 at Evergreen Hall.
"The impact of crystal meth production and addiction on our community cannot be overstated," says Mayor Hames. "We hope by taking an active approach, we can help raise awareness about this issue and encourage our citizens to get involved in prevention."
Angela Marshall, a youth and family therapist with Fraser House Alcohol and Drug Outpatient Society will be the keynote speaker.
She works with youth aged 13 to 24 and offers a frank presentation using images, paraphernalia demonstrations and discussion to increase awareness and understanding of the effects of crystal meth.
"The Chilliwack RCMP are committed to taking proactive measures in the fight against crystal methamphetamine in order to prevent it from having such significant impacts as it has in other urban areas in the Lower Mainland," says RCMP Supt. Dale McGowan.
