Community drug information sessions set for high schools in Kincardine, Walkerton

(SOUTHERN BRUCE COUNTY, ON) - The South Bruce OPP is offering residents two presentations on illegal street drugs and abuse of prescription drugs, at the following locations:.
 

• Walkerton District Community School cafeteria, Wednesday, May 3, at 7 p.m.
• Kincardine District Secondary School library, Thursday, May 4, at 7 p.m.

The list of presenters includes members of the OPP Community Street Crime Unit, an OPP Drug Recognition Expert and Jim Wei of Brown's Pharmacy.

The visual presentations will include: Drug Identification, Effects on the body, Paraphernalia, Street lingo, Prescription drug abuse, and Safety concerns. You may have heard about Fentanyl, but did you know it's tasteless, has no smell and a dose of just two milligrams can kill you?

Following the presentations, you will have an opportunity to try Fatal Vision goggles. These goggles affect your vision to simulate impairment by alcohol or drug. Attempting simple tasks with impaired vision is sure to be an eye opener for you!

"Drug abuse has a negative impact on our communities," says inspector Dana Earley, detachment commander, South Bruce OPP. "These sessions provide a great opportunity for all people to increase their awareness and ask questions of the experts. I encourage everyone to join us at these sessions."