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b'From newspapers to TV talk shows, the growing problem of crystal meth \\n(crystal methamphetamine) use has been identified as one that has a \\nsevere impact on communities, including Lethbridge.\\n\\nA recovering addict calls it "The Beast" and a CBC special on the \\ngrowing problem of crystal meth was titled "Dark Crystal". Television \\ncommercials sponsored by Alberta Alcohol and Drug Abuse Commission \\n(ADDAC) have graphically illustrated the negative effects of crystal \\nmeth use.\\n\\nWhen the Provincial health ministers gathered recently, ministers from \\nthe West pushed hard for a national strategy for dealing with this \\ndestructive and highly addictive and readily available drug. It can be \\nsmoked, ingested, injected, absorbed, and snorted, providing users with \\na multitude of "cheap" highs. What do we know about crystal meth? And \\nwhat can we do as citizens to stop its abuse?\\n\\nThe focus of the November 3 presentation is a look at the issues \\nsurrounding crystal meth, including the effects of the drug, some of the \\nsigns and symptoms exhibited by users, and the short and long term \\neffects of crystal meth addictions. We\\u2019ll hear about treatment options \\nas well as prevention strategies.\\n\\nSpeaker: Gwen Reimer\\n\\nGwen Reimer an addictions counselor with ADDAC in Lethbridge. Gwen has a \\nBA in Psychology from the University of Lethbridge and a Bachelor of \\nSocial Work degree from the University of Calgary. She has worked in the \\naddictions field for many years including 2 years at the Lander \\nTreatment centre in Claresholm and now 9 years in Lethbridge. Gwen will \\nspeak about treatment options for this insidious addiction as well as \\nsome strategies that have been identified to prevent its use. She will \\nshare some of her insights as a frontline worker who encounters the \\nhorrors of crystal meth use daily.\\n\\nGwen will be accompanied by Eldon Coward, District Manager of ADDAC \\n(South District) who will participate in answering questions.\\n\\nDownload the Audio of this session.\\nDownload the Audio of Audience Q&A from this session.'