February 6, 2018
Peterborough Examiner
There is no better time than today to talk with your children about substance use and abuse.
Article Highlights:
Peterborough Police Inspector Larry Charmley, Constable Andy Hatton, Dr. Murad Younis, Owner of Westmount Pharmacy, Deanna Leahy, Health Promoter with Peterborough Public Health, and Peterborough Drug Strategy Coordinator Jessica Penner launch Drug Awareness Week at Westmount Pharmacy on Tuesday (Feb. 6). - Todd Vandonk
Amid an opioid overdose epidemic, and the legalization of marijuana, Peterborough Police Service and health care professionals launched Drug Awareness Week in Peterborough on Tuesday (Feb. 6) at Westmount Pharmacy by reminding the community to keep the conversation going.
“What I have learned is the line of communication between students and parents is very important. Don’t be afraid to have those difficult conversations.” - Const. Andy Hatton, Community Services Unit, Peterborough Police Services
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