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1 1 1 I il il s Brochures Help Families Fight Substance Abuse The Addiction Research Foundation Foundation has launched a new series of brochures brochures for Ontario families aimed at preventing alcohol and drug problems problems before they get started. The series, series, called Take Action, is part of the ARF's contribution to the International International Year of the Family. Take Action consists of 12 brochures brochures to be released monthly throughout 1994. Each brochure in the series will give family members practical suggestions on ways to prevent prevent or deal with substance abuse. As well as giving advice on issues that can arise around alcohol and other other drugs, the brochures are intended to encourage stronger family relationships relationships in general. "We know that strong, supportive families play an important role in helping people avoid problems with alcohol and drugs," says Dr. Peter Loranger, head of health promotion program development at the ARF. "Take Action aims to prevent substance substance abuse by promoting healthy family environments." The Take Action brochures offer Computer Program Designed to Assist Farmers in Ontario Farmers are constantly looking for ways to improve themselves. A computer computer program is now available to help Ontario farmers identify their priorities for new information and skills. After answering a series of questions, farmers can choose to print a report listing their high and low priorities for training. Results will be used at the local level td offer courses that meet those needs identified. This easy to use farmer training survey is available in both French and English, on 5 1/4" high density and 3 1/2" disks. There is a paper version for those who do not have access to a computer. computer. For more information contact: Brenda Watson, P. Ag., Program Coordinator, Coordinator, Ontario Agricultural Training Training Institute, 405-491 Eglinton Avenue Avenue West, Toronto, Ontario, M5N 1A8. Phone: 1-800-ONT-OATI (1- 800-668-6284( or (416) 485-3677. concrete strategies for building healthy families. Themes in the series include improving communications, working through family conflicts, providing good role models, developing developing family rules about alcohol and drugs and getting help for an alcohol or dmg problem. Loranger says that releasing a new brochure each month will increase increase the overall impact of the program. program. "Each brochure reinforces the message of the others. Even if people receive only two or three in the series, series, they will come away with some practical ideas on how to make a difference." difference." The Foundation also plans to produce produce a kit containing all 12 brochures and to publish a 1995 Take Action calendar. Both will be available during during Drug Awareness Week in November November 1994. As another special project for the International Year of the Family, the Foundation is co-sponsoring a two- day conference on alcohol, drugs and the family, to be held in Toronto in October. The Family Portraits conference conference will bring together health, addictions addictions and family service workers from across Ontario to discuss the role of families in preventing drug abuse. Sponsors of the conference include include the Drug Education Coordinating Coordinating Committee, the Toronto Mayor's Task Force on Drugs and the Metro Toronto Addiction Treatment Treatment Services Committee. "We know that alcohol and other drugs are an important issue for Ontario Ontario families," says ARF vice- president Karen Goldenberg. "These special projects for the International International Year of die Family, together together with the Foundation's ongoing work in this area, aim to help families families avoid substance abuse problems' and deal with them should they develop." develop." Take Action brochures will be available through ARF offices across Ontario and through health and family family service agencies and associations. Individuals can obtain single copies of the brochures through the Foundation's Foundation's toll-free drug and alcohol information information line at 1-800-463-6273 (1- 800-INFO-ARF), or (416) 595-6100 in Toronto. Multiple copies can be ordered from ARF Marketing at 1- 800-661-1111, or (416) 595-6059 in 1 Toronto. f \ FEW MINOR ENGINE TUNE-UP We will: • Install new spark plugs • Check and adjust timing (if necessary) • Check air filter, PCV valve and gas filter • Check cap, rotor and wires • Test charging system • Clean battery terminals . Most Vehicles VANS EXTRA 25 Point Maintenance Inspection 4 CYLINDER L6/V6 CYLINDER V8 CYLINDER PERFORMANCE AUTOMOTIVE CENTRE (Home of U-Fix-lt) 1160 Baseline Road East, Bowmanville 697-5555©! 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