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Cannabis is Mari-jauna-or weed, pot, dope, and about 200 other street names.

Next to alcohol, can-nabis is the most com-mon drug that young drivers use, especially guys. A lot of them think marijuana doesn’t affect their driving much, or that it makes them more carefully. If they drive really slowly and keep a big distance from the car in front, they think they can drive just fine under the influence.

That kind of driving is a pretty obvious sig-nal to any police officer

who’s watching, and it doesn’t prevent most of the real problems of driving stoned.

Marijuana’s effects on driving

Testing shows that pot decreases a driver’s physical ability to han-dle a car. A pot-impaired driver has a tougher time keeping the car in the lane or cornering smoothly. It also affects the sense of distance, so stopping and reacting to oncoming traffic are messed up.

Marijuana also messes up the way the drivers’

brain handles informa-tion. Pot slows down reactions. It also screws up the ability to take

in new information to think about more than one thing at a time. Making quick decisions in traffic becomes very hard.

Cannabis also can make a person sleepy-not a good thing

on the road!

Dosage and wait timeDopers develop some

tolerance to weed, so how much will affect someone depends on the person’s past use and on the potency of the marijuana. But re-search shows that the effects on driving last about 3 hours.

The combined effects of cannabis and alco-hol on driving

Alcohol and canna-bis both affect your motor skills and your sense perceptions. You don’t see as clearly, control your vehicle as accurately, or react as quickly as you do when you are straight. You

also have more trouble keeping your mind on your driving. You get distracted easily and have a tough time mak-ing the kinds of com-plicated decisions you have to make when you’re driving.

The combination re-ally messes up your judgement. Cannabis alone makes you a little paranoid. You’re likely to drive extra slow. When you combine pot with booze, how-ever , you lose those inhibitions. Now you’re stoned and drunk and you don’t care- you take

more risks when you’re least equipped to pull them off!

Dosage and wait timeAll stimulants stay

in the bloodstream for quite awhile A single dose of Ecstasy has ef-fects 1-3 hours later. Cocaine’s effects ap-pear for 2 hours or more. In a party-type situation, single doses aren’t usual though, so the drugs accumulate and stay in effect lon-ger. Meth users often binge on the drug, and effects, including with-drawal, can last for days.

Drugs on our roadsNext to alcohol, cannabis is the most common drug that young drivers use


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Happy Holidays! Reaching for Potential

*A component of C.P.E.C.

1. Looking at the road vs. not looking at the road 2. Hands on the steering wheel vs. hands not on the steering wheel 3. Texting and driving vs. not texting and driving 4. Feet on the dash vs. feet on the fl oor 5. Seatbelt vs. no seatbelt

Spot the 5 Safety Di� erencesMake the smart choice to get home safely

• The only time to decide how to get home safely is before you start drinking. Otherwise it’s too late. • Getting home safe is a shared respon-sibility; take your turn to be the designated driver. • Keep money aside for transit or a taxi, or call a sober friend. • Don’t get in a car with an

impaired driver. Ask to get out of the car if necessary.

• Take a stand and don’t let people drive if they are impaired.

• Alcohol affects your ability to function and drive in these ways: • judg-ment, reaction time, coordination and visual function • ability to steer, track moving objects and brake appropriately • ability to control your

speed and lane position.

Impaired driving* continues to take a deadly toll on our roads.

In an average year: **• 113 people die in

motor vehicle crashes involving impaired driving.

• Impairment remains in the top three contrib-uting factors for fatal car crashes.

• Approximately 31 per cent of motor vehi-cle fatalities are related to impaired driving.

Other impaired driv-ing stats to keep in mind:

• Most impaired-relat-ed crashes (60 per cent) occur on a Friday, Sat-urday or Sunday.

• Almost half (46 per

cent) take place be-tween 9 p.m. and 3 a.m.

• Sixteen- to 25-year-olds account for the highest number of im-paired drivers in crash-es (33 per cent).

• Males account for 73 per cent of all impaired drivers.

Make a smart choice.

If you’re going to be drinking, make sure you have a sober desig-nated driver, money for transit or taxi, a place to stay overnight, or a friend you can call for a ride.

* Impaired is defined to include alcohol, illic-it drugs, and medicines. ** Police-reported five-

year average from 2007 to 2011.

Facts about drugs and medications

Here’s why you should be extra care-ful if you‘re taking any medications or drugs when driving:

• Many prescription medicines and over-the-counter drugs can leave

you impaired under the Criminal Code.

• Drugs for cold, flu, allergies and nausea can cause your attention to wander, slow your reac-tion time and make you drowsy.

• When mixed with alcohol, these drugs can become deadly.

There are of course

some instances where you need to take pre-scribed medications (such as certain medical conditions like diabetes or epilepsy). Make sure you read the labels care-fully and check with your doctor or pharma-cist so you’re safe to drive while taking cer-tain drugs.

Impaired driving trends in BC


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“Twenty five years ago, MADD Canada started a campaign to encourage safe and so-ber driving during the holiday season,” said MADD Canada Na-tional President Denise Dubyk. “We are so grateful for the strong support we have re-ceived from public of-ficials, police, sponsors like Allstate Canada and, most importantly, the public, since that first campaign. People have embraced the red ribbon and wear it proudly as a sign of their commitment to so-ber driving.”

Project Red Ribbon runs from November 1st to the first Monday after New Year’s, dur-ing which time MADD Canada volunteers are out in their communi-ties distributing mil-lions of red ribbons to the public to attach to their vehicles, key chains, purses, briefcas-es and backpacks.

The ribbon reminds people to plan ahead for a safe ride home if they’re going to be drinking. It also serves as a tribute to those who have been killed or injured in impairment-related crashes. Every year, between 1,250 and 1,500 people are killed and more than 63,000 are injured as a result of impaired driving.

Impaired driving can be prevented if every-one makes good, re-sponsible, safe choices. Help make this holiday

season safe from im-paired driving:

Plan ahead when you know you’ll be drink-ing. Take a cab or bus, arrange a designated driver or plan to stay over.

Never drive impaired or ride with an impaired driver.

And if you see a driver you suspect is impaired, call 911 to report it to police. The call you make could save a life.

Ms. Dubyk noted that the 25-year milestone is bittersweet. “We are

proud of the impact this program has and we are proud of its longevity. We know it has made a difference. And yet, I believe everyone with MADD Canada would agree – we long for the day when we can retire this program because it is no longer needed – because impaired driving has been elimi-nated.”

This year also marks the 25th anniversary of the partnership be-tween MADD Canada and Allstate Insurance

Company of Canada. Allstate Canada has been a generous sup-porter of MADD Can-ada’s programs, includ-ing Project Red Ribbon, Campaign 911 and the School Assembly Pro-gram, as well as nu-merous statistical and research publications, resources for victims and other resource, edu-cation and awareness materials. Allstate Can-ada is the Title Sponsor of the 2012 Project Red Ribbon campaign.

“For 25 years, Allstate

Canada, its agents and employees have been proud to stand with MADD Canada as part of the effort to eliminate impaired driving,” said John O’Donnell, Presi-dent and Chief Execu-tive Officer of Allstate Insurance Company of Canada. “We are proud to be here again today to support Project Red Ribbon. It our sincer-est hope that the drive sober message will be heard today, and every day throughout the holi-day season.”

MADD Canada’s red ribbons are available through the MADD Canada web site, Chap-ters and Community Leaders, Allstate Can-ada offices across the country and participat-ing sponsor outlets. For more information, please see theProject Red Ribbon page on the MADD Canada web site at www.madd.ca.

Anyone who wishes to support Project Red Ribbon with a donation can do so online through the web site, by calling 1-800-665-6233 or by texting “madd” to 45678 (a $5 one-time donation is added to the donor’s cell phone bill and pay-able to his or her service provider.) Supporters can also make donations to MADD Canada through their smartphones, thanks to our new mo-bile-optimized web site. Visit www.madd.ca on an iPhone, Blackberry or Android smartphone to check it out.

Join MADD Canada’s 25th annual Project Red Ribbon campaign


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In 1976 — the year before CounterAttack roadchecks started — there were more than 300 fatalities from im-paired-related crashes in our province.

The good news is, impaired driving fa-talities are decreasing.

Police-reported inci-dents show there were 71 impaired driving fa-talities — a 45 per cent decrease — from Oct. 1, 2010 to Sept. 30, 2011, compared to 128 annually on average the previous five years.

Despite the progress, these numbers are still unacceptable.

CounterAttack helps protect people from the trauma of impaired driv-ing. Police enforcement occurs year-round, with increased roadchecks during July and again during the December holiday season.

Impaired driving myths and facts — true or false

Driving stoned isn’t as bad as driving drunk.

False. Studies show that “stoned” drivers can be as dangerous as drunk drivers. Depend-

ing on what you‘ve smoked, swallowed or injected, your impair-ment could range from slowed reflexes and flawed depth percep-tion to hallucinations, psychosis and seizures. New legislation means police now can test for drug-impairment and charge drivers who re-fuse to provide blood, saliva or urine samples when requested.

The penalties in B.C. are the toughest in Canada.

True. B.C. has the toughest drinking and

driving laws in Can-ada. If you drink and drive, you can count on penalties adding up between $600 and $4,060 — even if it’s the first time you’re caught — and more time off the road.

For details, go to www.pssg.gov.bc.ca/osmv.

As long as I eat a big meal before drinking, I’ll be okay to drive.

False. It’s a good idea to eat while drinking alcoholic beverages. But a full stomach won’t stop you being

impaired.

All I need is coffee, food or fresh air and I’ll be sober enough to drive home.

False. No amount of hot coffee, cold show-ers or fresh air will so-ber you up. The only cure is time.

My insurance cov-ers me even if I drink and crash my car.

False. If you drive while impaired, you’re 100 per cent responsi-ble for any damage or injuries you cause.

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A Night of Remorse By Teresa Hildreth

I had a few drinks, on that late night.“Can I call you a cab?” asked the bartender.

“No,” I said. “I’m not drunk, not quite.”I stumbled out the door and hopped in my car,I swerved on the freeway, away from the bar.

You entered the freeway toward home from a friend’s,Carefully driving in that lovely Benz.

I didn’t see it coming, I should have seen it there,The path that was before me was no longer there.

I weaved in and out of all of the lanes,I lost all my judgment then the silence came.

My life changed in an instant and your life was gone,I knew it was over, it didn’t take long.

I was rushed to the hospital and it became clear,I laid in the ambulance and started to tear.

Where did my life go? I couldn’t tell,I decided that night that I would not dwell.

So I stand here before you on this clear day,I’d like to trade places, I wish there was a way.I wish you could walk, I wish you could smile,

I wish you could be here and give birth to your child.

Your life was taken by my mistake,When I think of you, I start to ache,I have remorse for what I’ve done,

I’ve been to A.A. meetings, I haven’t missed one.

I don’t live for myself I live in your place,I stand here now only by God’s grace.

Why it was you, I don’t know,There are so many feelings that I cannot show.

I’m sorry for that night, I’m sorry for tomorrow,But most of all I’m sorry for the sorrow.I will think of you each and every day,

I guess “I’m sorry,” is all I wanted to say.

Let’s hear it for des-ignated drivers! Those unsung heroes who choose not to drink so they can get their friends home safely.

Plan your rideRecently we asked the

public what it takes to be a designated driver. Many people told us

that the least drunk per-son often becomes the designated driver by default.

Unfortunately, it’s this type of thinking plus a lack of planning that leads to impaired driving crashes on our roads.

In fact, the only time to decide how to get

home safely is before you start drinking. Oth-erwise, it’s too late. That’s why we’re re-minding everyone to designate a driver be-fore your first round of drinks arrives.

Being a designated driver is a shared re-sponsibility

You can promote safe

driving and encourage your friends and family to make smart choices. Set a positive example and take turns being the designated driver.

Remember, a desig-nated driver is the per-son who decides not to drink so that they can drive others home safely.

Designated drivers get you home with care


Author: Unknown I went to a party Mom,I remembered what you said.You told me not to drink, MomSo I drank soda instead.

I really felt proud inside, Mom,The way you said I would.I didn’t drink and drive, Mom, Even though the others said I should.

I know I did the right thing, Mom,I know you are always right.Now the party is finally ending, MomAs everyone is driving out of sight.

As I got into my car, Mom,I knew I’d get home in one piece.Because of the way you raised me,So responsible and sweet.I started to drive away, Mom, But as I pulled out into the road,The other car didn’t see me, Mom,And Hit me like a load.

As I lay there on the pavement, Mom,I hear the policeman say,“The other guy is drunk”, Mom,And now I’m the one who will pay.

I’m lying here dying,Mom,I wish you’d get here soon.How could this happen to me, Mom?My life just burst like a Balloon.

There is blood all around me, Mom,And most of it is mine.I heard the medic say, Mom,I’ll die in a short time.

I just wanted to tell you ,Mom, I swear I didn’t drink.It was the others, Mom.The others didn’t think.

He was probably at the same party as I.The only difference is, He drank, And I will Die.

Why do people drink, Mom?It can ruin your whole life. I’m feeling sharp pains now.Pains just like a knife.

The guy who hit me is walking,Mom,And I didn’t think it is fair.I’m Lying here dying, Mom, And all he can do is stare.

Tell my Brother to not cry, Mom,Tell Daddy to be brave.And when I go to heaven, Mom, Put “ Daddy’s Girl” on my grave.

Someone should have told him, Mom, Not to drink and drive.If only they had told him, Mom, I would still be alive.

My breath is getting shorter, Mom,I’m becoming very scared.Please don’t cry for me, Mom,When I needed you, you were always there.

I have one last question, Mom.Before I say good bye.I didn’t drink and drive,So why am I the one to Die?

Death of an Innocent

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Crime Stoppers is asking for your help in identifying individuals growing marijuana or running crack labs in our community. Most operations are man-aged under strictly controlled conditions. Light, water and soil nutrients are closely monitored to ensure maximum plant growth in the least amount of time. Marijuana cultivated under these conditions is more potent and there-fore more harmful to its users. Crack labs are far more dangerous operations involving the combining of various very harmful and sometimes volatile products. Electricity is also dangerously rerouted in many cases.

Any combination of the following information may indicate the presence of a marijuana grow operation: blacked out - tin foiled windows, heavy conden-sation on the insides of windows, very intense bright lights running between 18 or more hours a day, a musty, greenhouse odor, excessive indoor/outdoor electrical wiring, portable generators running for extensive periods of time, additional venting or fans constructed into walls or roofs.

Crime Stoppers needs your help in identifying and stopping criminals who profit on the cultivation and distribution of illicit drugs in our community.

Dangerous Drugs in Our Community

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Do you know anyone or any location where this type of activity is occuring or have information on any other crime, if so; Crime Stoppers will pay a reward up to $2,000 for information leading to the arrest of the person or persons responsible for this crime. If you have any information about this crime or any other crime, call Crime Stoppers. You don't have to reveal your identity. Crime Stoppers does not subscribe to call display.

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keep them softer and more flexible, even in very cold weather. They have a larger and more efficient foot-print on cold pave-ment. So, even if you live and drive in an area of the country where the roads are typic ally void of snow or ice, it is still best to use winter tires. In fact, the best name for them would be “cold-weather tires”!

Winter tires are a must during the cold season

Even now, despite the ever increasing num-ber of public awareness campaigns, drunk driv-ing is frequently at the centre of horror stories involving families across Canada. In fact, nearly all Canadians have heard or read at least once over the last year, a story about a drunk driver having hit a child, an innocent by-stander, an ordinary per-son. It is more than ever

the time to learn some lessons from these ter-rible experiences.

You’ve been invited to a family evening where drinks will be flowing freely or to a Happy Hour with your work colleagues? These are , without doubt, occa-sions when you could really have a lot of fun. But don’t kid yourself; it’s highly likely that you won’t be in a fit state to

drive by the end of the evening. Add to that the difficult driving condi-tions we can encounter during the winter and you’ve got a good recipe for disaster... Happily there exist a whole range of options to avoid driv-ing under these condi-tion. There is, of course, the designated driver system as well as many organizations, especially during the holiday sea-

son, which will pick you up and drive you home in your own car, as safe as can be.

Don’t put your life or other people’s lives in danger. If you know you’re going to have a few drinks, don’t take your car. Don’t become a statistic or head-line news by commit-ting an illegal act that can destroy so many lives.

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Shopping in person:Even though you will

be rushed and thinking about a thousand things, try to remain alert to your surroundings.

When paying with a credit or debit card, never lose sight of your card. Whenever possible, swipe your card yourself rather than giving it to the cashier.

Always shield your PIN when entering it. Don’t be embarrassed – you’re not insulting anyone.

Do not keep a written record of your bank PIN number(s) or your so-cial insurance number in your wallet or hand bag.

If you suspect anything unusual when using a point-of-sale terminal (pin pad) or an ATM, do not use the machine and

report it immediately to the police or the financial institution.

Shopping on-line:Shop only from your

home computer and equip it with the latest web browser. Using your home computer is much safer than shopping at a terminal in an internet café or library.

If you plan to buy something, go directly to a store’s website by man-ually typing its address into your web browser. Don’t click on links in an e-mail message even if you know who sent it.

Verify secure connec-tions. When shopping on-line, do not enter any financial information if you see a broken-key or open padlock symbol on your Internet browser. This means the transac-tion is not secure and could be intercepted by a third party. When the key is complete or the padlock is locked, your browser is indicating a secure transaction.

Consider using a reli-able third-party payment company such as PayPal, a credit card with a low credit limit or a single-use payment card.

Unlike secure order forms on a web site, e-mail messages are not private. Do not send con-fidential personal or finan-cial information by e-mail.

When browsing auc-tion sites or unauthor-ized retail websites, be cautious of drastic sale prices on sought-after designer items and popu-lar electronics. The le-gitimate goods are rarely discounted.

Monitor your bank and credit card and state-ments on-line. Electronic statements allow you to review your purchases and payments as they happen rather than wait-ing until the end of the month to review your pa-per statement. Immedi-ately report any discrep-ancies to your bank or to the company that issued the credit card.

Other tips:Promptly remove mail

from your mailbox after delivery and do not leave pieces of mail lying around your residence or office.

Shred or otherwise de-stroy pre-approved credit card applications, credit card receipts, bills and any documents contain-ing personal information when they’re no longer needed.

Do not provide person-al information such as your SIN, date of birth, credit card numbers, or PIN over the telephone or via e-mail. There are more secure methods for providing this valuable information when it is le-gitimately required

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Alcohol is the most commonly used drug in Canada. It is found in beer, wine, and liquor (like whiskey, rum, or vodka). The chemical name for the alcohol in these beverages is ethyl alcohol or ethanol.

Alcohol is a “downer” or a depressant drug which means it slows down the functions of the central nervous sys-tem including the brain. It may seem like alco-hol makes people more outgoing and active, but

this is because alcohol reduces the activity of the brain which lowers inhibitions and the user feels more relaxed.

What Does Alcohol Do To The Body?

Alcohol enters the bloodstream through the stomach and intes-tine. Once in the blood-stream, it is carried to other parts of the body quite quickly. In fact, it reaches the brain almost immediately. Alcohol stays in the body until

it is broken down by the liver and eventually leaves the body through breath, sweat and urine.

The brain is the body’s control centre, so al-cohol has a big impact on the way we behave. The more alcohol in the blood, the greater the impact. Judgment, in-hibitions, reaction time, co-ordination, vision, speech, balance, walk-ing and standing are all affected by alcohol.

It can take up to two hours for the body to

get rid of the effects of one drink (one beer, one glass of wine or a single shot of whisky). So even if you have one drink an hour, alcohol builds up in your blood because you’re drink-ing faster than your body is breaking down that alcohol.

What is a standard drink?

1 standard drink con-tains 13.6 grams of al-cohol

1 standard drink is equal to:

What is alcohol?

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