 If you’re concerned
about the problems associated with marijuana and other drugs, there are a number of things
that you can do to make a positive difference in your family, school and community. This
section offers ideas and strategies related to prevention,
and what to do when your not sure/where to go for help (intervention
and treatment). It also offers a variety of ways that community members can get
involved so that they are making a meaningful contribution in reducing the risk factors and/or building the protective factors associated with substance abuse.
Lastly, we offer a links section to assist you in
understanding more about the tools and resources available to fight marijuana and all
substance abuse.
"In the past week, West Sound Narcotics Enforcement Team has
reportedly found three marijuana growing operations since Jan. 9,
according to WestNET releases." (WestNET busts several
marijuana growers, The Sun, January 16, 2002)
"When a student is caught with drugs on or near school
property, he or she faces harsher penalties. First-time offenders must
attend counseling and are suspended for 10 days. Second-timers also go
through counseling and are suspended from school for 30 days.
Third-time offenders are expelled, Hayden said (Robinswood High
School Principle Sylvia Hayden)." (Cops say no to pot
in park, Eastside Journal, January 31, 2001)
"U.S. Border Patrol Agents seized 53 pounds of high-grade 'BC
Bud' marijuana, near Chesaw on Saturday, Jan.6 at about 8:30 p.m. The
highly potent marijuana is valued at $265,000. The narcotics were
turned over to the North Central Washington Narcotics Task Force for
further investigation and possible prosecution of suspects in state
court." (Quarter million worth of 'BC Bud' seized near
Chesaw, Okanogan Valley Gazette-Tribune, January 18, 2001)
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