POLICE ASSOCIATION OF NOVA SCOTIA 5 In the News... Police search for stabbing suspect 27 Fake cheques show up in New Glasgow 29 Drivers are advised to carry safety kits in cars 31 Criminals, beware of dog 33 Police search for source of needles 35 Redefining police team work 37 Lifetime of memories 39 Youngsters see another side to police officers 41 Guide targets domestic violence 43 Build-A-Bear project provides comfort at crucial time 45 Story about the response team 47 Kentville Library launches literacy fundraiser 49 Cited for Bravery 51 Casey Project catalyst for suicide prevention 53 Suicide Watch 55 OxyContin abuse targeted/News Release: Department of Health 59 Oxy abuse eases, officials say 61 Drugs of Choice 63 Health Canada examining OxyContin prescription abuse on East Coast 67 Painkiller OxyContin coming under scrutiny 69 Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness What is a Drug? 71 What are Prescription Drugs? 73 About Stimulants 75 About CNS Depressants 81 About Analgesics 87 Substance Abuse Issues 93 Misuse and Abuse of Oxycodone-based prescription Drugs 103 Oxycontin Addiction 105 Safe Use of Medicines 107 When Does Drug Use Become a Problem? 111 Prescription Drugs and Youth 115 Be Drug Wise: For teens... 117 How do you know if you have a problem? For teens... 119 What is Canada’s Drug Strategy? 125 Canada’s Drug Strategy - Straight Facts About Drugs and Drug Abuse 127 Buying Drugs over the Internet 133 Proper Use and Disposal of Medication 135 Public Health Services Offices 137 Ad Index 146 Table of Contents 35th Annual Crime Prevention Guide Prescription Drug Abuse Awareness Police Association of Nova Scotia Message from Executive Director J.W. “Joe” Ross 1 Message President Phil Claybourne 1 PANS Office Staff / Board of Directors 3 Publisher’s Page 7 40th Annual PANS Conference 9 Annual Law Enforcement Memorial Service 11 Photo Album 13 The Annual PANS Junior Curling Championship 17 Benefit Hockey 19 A Prayer For You 123
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