A chapter of the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy has started up on campus this semester.
“We’re a national grassroots youth and student network,” said executive member Cory Halpert.
“We provide the necessary education and resources to empower chapters formed to work on substance use issues facing their community.”
Halpert said that the group does every thing from peer and public education to drug policy reform and harm reduction projects.
Members of the club think drug issues and addiction should be treated as a public health concern and not a criminal justice issue.
They also think that an honest and open dialogue is important when educating youth about drug prevention.
“Young people should be provided with all the information available and encouraged to make their own decisions about their physical and mental health.”
The group’s plans for this semester include movie nights, drug information sessions, guest speakers, public forum debates and fundraisers for local harm reduction programs.
The group has also created its own Facebook page called CSSDP @ UOIT/Durham.
To get more information on the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy visit www. cssdp . org or contact Cory Halpert at cory. halpert @ mycampus. uoit .ca or Jessi Murray at Jessica.murray@mycampus.durhamcollege.ca.
