The Northwestern Health Unit stresses a number of positive initiatives
are in place to curb smoking, alcohol and hard drug user rates among local
students.
Spokesperson Val Mann says a recent survey shows more work needs to
be done.
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The survey of Grade 7 to 12 students indicates smoking and alcohol
rates have dropped since 2001, however hard drug rates have almost doubled.
