In 2013 Tyler took  on the role of drug/alcohol liaison at G.V.Health.

Background of nursing for 20 years in medical and mental health. Also been involved with security for 20 year as interest is martial arts.

Key problem is substance abuse with alcohol the primary problem. Ice has gained media saturation.

Excerpt from "Truth About Drugs" screened with stories of young people being introduced to drugs by friends and the devastating effect it had on their lives.

Substance abuse is about lies, power, money, manipulation.

As parents pick up on changes of behavior.

Substance abuse effects employment, finances, relationships, health and the law.

N.Z. tackling by educating, educating, educating.

An interesting and topical subject covered in an excellent presentation

 

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