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Drug team officially endorsed

 

The Peninsula Community Drug Action Team (PCDAT) has received official endorsement as a Drug Action Team as part of the NSW Premier's Department Drugs and Community Action Strategy.

An official endorsement certificate was recently presented to the PCDAT by John Della Bosca, Special Minister of State and Minister Assisting the Premier on the Central Coast.

"Receiving this endorsement is important for the community of the Peninsula, as it indicates a legitimacy for who we are, what we are about and what we do," said Pastor John McCaskie, chair of the PCDAT.

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

"Parents need to inform themselves as do young people.

"It's about being informed so we can deal with the matter," added Mr Joe Schumacher, a resident, youth worker and spokesperson for the team.

"It is equally important for young people to know what drugs actually do to one's body, lifestyle and future," added Mr Schumacher.

An information forum was recently held entitled "Drugs, shattering the myths: everything you wanted to know about drugs, but were afraid to ask".

Hosted by Andy McLean from 2GOFM, the forum featured presentations from Family Drug Support CEO Tony Trimmingham and the information manager Paul Dillon from the National Drug and Alcohol Research Centre at the University of New South Wales.

Media release, February 5