War on Youth Drug Use

The Northwestern Health Unit will be tackling illicit drug use with some financial help from the federal government and its National Anti-Drug Strategy.

Medical Officer of Health Doctor Jim Arthurs says health unit staff will work are youth to come up with strategies for combating drug abuse.

"(There's be looking at) Kinds of behavioural changes to make both in terms prevention and opportunities to help others realize there are ways not to become involved in using illicit drugs," says Arthurs.

Arthurs says the new Youth Action on Drugs program will be rolled out in communities across the Kenora and Rainy River Districts, including first nations.