CMHA, Barrie High School Respond to Distribution of ‘Safer Snorting’ Pamphlets

CMHA, Barrie high school respond to distribution of ‘safer snorting’ pamphlets

The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) and Simcoe County District School Board (SCDSB) have responded to controversial pamphlets that were distributed to Barrie North Collegiate Institute (BNCI) students this week.

'Safer snorting' handout at Barrie high school causes blowup from parents

'This cannot be allowed. There's no safe way of snorting coke, and this, in my opinion, would only help to enable kids to take drugs,' says concerned parent

'Safer snorting' handout at high school causes blowback from parents

'This, in my opinion, would only help to enable kids to take drugs,' says concerned parent after CMHA distributed leaflet to students

‘Safer snorting’ cocaine pamphlet distributed at Ontario high school

The Canadian Mental Health Association says it regrets that 'unvetted materials' about cocaine use were distributed at an Ontario school during Mental Health Awareness Week.

Barrie high school students receive ‘Safer Snorting’ booklet on how to be safe when doing drugs

Barrie North Collegiate parents are concerned after students were given a “Safer Snorting” harm reduction guide during a CMHA presentation at lunch.

Furor erupts among Barrie, Ont. parents after 'safer snorting' booklet passed out at school by CMHA

Future resources for students will "align" with harm reduction education in the Ontario curriculum, says Kim Hand.