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TE SI I a 28 -- PORT PERRY STAR -- Tuesday, July 17, 1984 Addiction Research Foundation report recommends Drug treatment centre needed A permanent assess- ment referral commun- -ity-based resource to service the Durham Region is. needed for adults with drug pro- blems. This is one of nine recommendations in a report entitled "Licit and Illicit Drug Use in the Durham Region: A Need Assess- - ment for Treatment Services". The Report also recommends that a community - based residential or an inten- sive day treatment pro- gram is needed in the Region for adult males. The report, prepared by the Durham Centre of the Addiction Re- search Foundation and funded by the Employ- ment Development Branch of Employment and Immigration Canada, recommends that such a program have medical back-up and provide psycho- social treatment. A community planning body should also be established to develop an implementation plan. Hospitals in the region can treat people with drug problems, the report says, but it is not their primary mandate. The majority of social and medical agencies don't provide service to patients with prescrip- (From page 12) Martyn, Blackstock, presented humorous readings. The guest speaker, Miss Lee - a lawyer, who is with the firm of Smith and Sutherland, Port Perry, was introduced by Mrs. McLaughlin. She spoke on the import- ance of making a will - giving members excell- ent pointers and helpful suggestions. After her most informative talk members had the opportunity of asking questions. Mrs. Mec- Laughlin thanked the speaker and gave her a tion drug problems. Many patients are referred out of the region for residential treatment. « Among the adult pop- ulation surveyed, one in 12 adults reported using a prescription mood- modifying (psycho- tropic) drug in the two weeks prior to being asked. The most freq- uently used minor tran- quilizer was Valium (Diazepam). About 1.5 per cent of those surveyed in Dur- ham reported using minor tranquilizers for more than a year and on a current daily basis. This translates into 2,800 adults within the region. The possibility of psychological and-or physical dependence with this group is con- _sidered extremely high. The identified high risk users included the elder- ly, disabled and low income. An additional influx of a large group of high risk prescription and illicit drug users could easily overload the existing system, the report says. It also notes that the greatest lack of services are among those living in northern communities in the region. The study recom- ments more drug and alcohol education for gift in appreciation. Mrs. Pat Sleep, Black- stock, had a '"rhymn contest" which was won by Mrs. Ruth Thomp- son. For a break a sing song was enjoyed - Mrs. Gwen Malcolm at the piano. The meeting closed with O Canada and W.I. Grace. Re- freshments were served by Mesdames W. Davi- son, B. McLaughlin, D. Rohrer, M. France and Wygerde. Mrs. Neta Fish expressed the appreciation. Nestleton United Church On Sunday morning at SHORT TERM CERTIFICATES 30-119 Days 112% (Minimum $50,000.) 180 - 364 Days 11%% (Minimum $5,000.) GUARANTEED INVESTMENT CERTIFICATES 1 Year Annual Interest 13% (Minimum $500.) 5 Year Annual Interest 137/8 (Minimum $500.) "Rates subject to Change without Notice STANDARD 0 TRUST 165 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1318 Port Perry, Ontario 1L.OB INO Telephone: 985-8435 A Fodoralts ( Meriwred ( ompans Member ( rade Drpost Mneren ¢ ( crposer on the public as well as for social service and health care officials. The report says pro- cedures for abuse are lacking among most health and social services. Addictions training would allow them to more completely respond to the specific needs of drug abusing clients, the report says. Also, the survey of the public showed there was a lack of familiarity with services in Dur- ham for alcohol and drug problems. Up to date accurate inform- ation is needed to allev- iate consumer confusion and lack of knowledge in choosing the approp- riate source of help. The need for improv- ing the existing drug treatment system in Durham was based on: 1. An ARF survey of the region's population on alcohol and drug use and attitudes towards and knowledge of resources, 2. a screening of clients attending various health and social services, - 3. an examination of how the services are used, a study of clients involved with the ARF drug assessment service, and a study of people who used an ARF sponsored telephone More Nestleton news Nestleton United with some forty folk attend- ing before our minister Rev. D. Davis left for his holiday period. He gave an excellent sermon with theme, 'It Doesn't Look Like A Church" based on Script. taken from Acts. The youngsters enjoyed their story as well. A four part choir sang "Sweet Hour of Prayer" led by organist G. Mal- colm. Ralph Sadler and Norm Mairs rec'd the offering. There will be no service in Nestleton United the remainder of July and the first two weeks in August. Ser- vige will resume August 19, which will be the annual Decoration Service to be held at 2:30 p.m. )note change of time). Rev. Bruce Harrison - the guest speaker and special music will be a feature of interest. 65th Wedding Anniversary Celebrated On Thursday evening the Sam Cawkers, Scugog Point Rd., attended the 65th wedd- ing anniversary for former Port Perry neighbours - Stan and Flossie Ploughman of Port Perry. A very lovely celebration with many relatives and HELPFUL HINTS To loosen a rusted bolt, a drop or two of am- monia will loosen it right up. early identification of drug information service. The screening of clients at the health and social service agencies showed their phycho- "tropic drug use was more than three times higher than that report- ed among the general population. Multiple psychotropic drug use was also more common among the clients. The drugs covered in the survey were minor and major tranquil- izers, amphetamines, anti-depressants, sleep- ing pills, analgesics, and antihistamines. Questions were asked on these substances because there existed a gap in the local inform- ation base on prescrip- tion drug use in the region. HELPFUL HINTS Too many suds? Sprinkle suds with salt and they will disappear. Superstars / wrestle for Wes fern Days contest championship f RR ti Sad -; _ In