The Addiction Research Foundation regional
offices/consultants (now the Centre for Addiction
and Mental Health) can help public health, teachers,
etc. with finding appropriate resources to match
these particular pieces of the curriculum.  There are
a few "oldies but goodies", such as Dr. Finlay's
pharmacy and the Dr. Cooper series, available
through the ARF library.

In your area, the program consultant is Suzanne
Witt, who can be reached at 905-690-2238 or
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We have also been thinking about trying to develop
some quick lesson plans that might help people
who are implementing the new curriculum.  If others
think this might be a useful resource for Ontario, I'd
be pleased to hear your feedback.

>>> "Murphy, Lawrence"
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03:41pm >>>
Hi folks,

My name is Lawrence Murphy and I have recently
joined this listserv. I
thought that I would introduce myself. Also, I have a
question about Ontario
curriculum.

But first...I am the new substance abuse prevention
programer in the
Hamilton-Wentworth Health Department. I am
recently returned to Ontario,
having spent the last decade in BC (with Surrey
OPC as a therapist) and
Saskatchewan (with Cardwell Human Resources
as a therapist and corporate
consultant). I am just getting my feet wet, so I am
meeting with all and
sundry, reviewing literature, and planning. I'm
looking forward to
contributing to the list.

My question is a follow-up to a previous curriculum
question. Ontario
requires grade 1 and 2 curriculum to be focused on
recognizing medecines,
non-prescription vs prescription, outlining safe use
of medecines and the
like. Anyone out there know of any resources
available? Anyone heard of a
video called Mr. Finley's Pharmacy?

Thanks in advance.

Lawrence Murphy, M.A.

Substance Abuse Prevention Program
   Hamilton-Wentworth Regional Public Health
Department
   25 Main St. W  P.O. Box 897
   Hamilton, ON L8N 3P6
   Tel (905) 546-3509  Fax (905) 546-4075
   e-mail: [log in to unmask]

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