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SEPTEMBER 2003

Spot the false myth:

a: Cannabis is safe and doesn't harm anyone.

b: Coughing can keep you alive if you have a heart attack

c: One night of Ecstacy can cause brain damage

ANSWER

a: MYTH BUSTING --- Cannabis is not safe, nor is it harmless. Cannabis is a dangerous and harmful illicit drug, either eaten or smoked it can cause significant harm.

During Spring 2003 Drug Free Australia will continue to promote issues around cannabis use, including its links to mental illnesses, depression and deaths in motor vehicle accidents. There is no safe way to consume the whole cannabis plant.

b: Recent medical reports emailed around the world reported that deep heavy coughing may actually save your life if you suffer a heart attack, or abnormal heart rhythms and are alone but cannot get to medical attention. While doubts have been expressed about this, 3 medical experts advise that in the unlikely event you should find yourself needing to try it, best to try.

c. Exstacy users are being warned by emergency room doctors that their brains are being damaged by even one night's use of ecstacy, symptoms appear to be similar to brain strokes of 80 year old patients.

This month we look at health-care. Check back on Friday to check your answers and find out more details

Prevention is the safest strategy ... its smart not to start drugs!!!

...and sometimes you find out too late ... what do you do then???

There are many programs to support families, help parents, build relationships and we'll keep you updated on this page about what programs are being offered to support your parenting. Please also see our action page.

^{_{* NOTE : Drug Free Australia does not endorse specific programs but offers this as a single point of access to enable parents to review and access the programs that they might choose to be appropraite for their individual situation.}}

Parent to Parent

Introduced to Australia in 2002 by Keep Our Kids Alive & Margaret McKay and launched nationally during Drug Action Week in June 2003 by the program's creator with support from Ireland's Master Facilitator Marie Byrne this practical program offers parents group support and expert guidance and insights.

Keep Our Kids Alive have now begun the massive task of bringing this program to every town, city, village and community across Australia. Contact Keep Our Kids Alive to find out how they can help you get a group started in your area

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Tough Love

This well established program helps parents who need some Tough Love to help their children to get free from the trauma and addictions of drugs and the associated lifestyle.

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Focus on the Family Australia

Drug Proofing Your Kids program

Introduced in Australia in 1993 this program has been widely supported, by providing an answer to parents frustration for a program that focusses on steering children away from drugs.

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PSSSSTTT: have your kids visited ???

http://www.life-educationaustralia.com.a u /

Check back often we'll keep adding to this site with your ideas and comments, and if you've heard some urban myths . . . .