Recently Cristi Clark, Premier of BC announced she was around marijuana in high school. Now the question is, how should parents and teachers talk about Marijuana? Is marijuana smoking safe? Is it OK? Why are so many people advocating and talking about legalizing marijuana?

All these questions are answered by drug prevention specialist Tibor Palatinus of Narconon Vancouver.

CKNW News Radio Interview of Tibor Palatinus, Narconon Vancouver

Untold Dangers of Marijuana smoking in high school

Why are Marijuana advocates down playing the real dangers of marijuana? Would anyone gain by legalizing marijuana or will legalization be the catalyst for a drugged generation?

Contact Narconon Vancouver for Prevention talks on marijuana and all drugs: 604-873-1762

We also have DVD programs with lesson plans for Canadian schools upon request go to www.communitydrugeducation.org
 

Obviously Vancouver Schools are not doing enough to curb high school epidemic of weed addiction. This year the VSB (Vancouver School Board) has a Pro D day (day off) for students during the biggest drug promotion, selling and recruiting movement of the year: the annual drug dealer sponsored 4/20 event at the VAG (Vancouver Art Gallery).

Much more is needed to be done by parents to educate their teens about the actual dangers of drugs like marijuana. Vancouver dope or weed is completely unnatural and engineered like a franken-weed. BC Bud is something it could never have been in nature. Kids are getting instantly hooked onto it and many will be dependent or addicted for a decade or more before their able to let go of the grip it has on them and they have on it.

I, Tibor Palatinus Narconon Vancouver Society  gave a TV interview to CBC TV News in Vancouver, BC and was also quoted on their website concerning the true dangers of drug use as a teen.

You can see the article here:

“CBC News on 4/20 Vancouver BC  Parents Angered – Prevention Experts Caution More Prevention Education Needed“

Drug Prevention Education which exposes the true dangers of marijuana to high school teens and elementary school kids would benefit student performance, make teachers work easier and provide a greater skilled employment base for Canada. Narconon Vancouver Society’s Tibor Palatinus offers these drug education presentations to Vancouver and Metro Vancouver schools as part of the society’s good will efforts in the community.

Documentary drug prevention education DVDs are also made available to BC schools upon request. These DVD prevention programs include full teacher lesson plans teachers can use without need to get a live presenter to come to their classroom. You can access these at  Community Drug Education . Org

CBC TV News interview of Tibor Palatinus of Narconon Vancouver warning about dangers of Marijuana promotion to high school teens in Vancouver.  VSB gives Pro D day to students April 20, 2012.

Interview of Tibor Palatinus by CBC TV news reporter Natalie Clancy

If you’re a parent or teacher in Metro Vancouver contact Narconon Vancouver about drug prevention education talks in your schools and / or Prevention education videos for Canadian high schools

Contact Tibor Palatinus at 604-873-1762 to book live drug prevention education talks at your elementary or high school

Sugar, high fructose corn syrup, sweeteners are starting to be acknowledged as addictive.

When I deliver drug prevention education, I always talk about the importance of  health, nutrition and exercise as vital factors in achieving real happiness. During these drug talks kids would ask me, “Is sugar addictive? Because I know I feel like I kind of need it, but not really”.

According to a number of new studies connecting sugar to cancerous tumors, heart disease, liver disease and type 2 diabetes, one doctor is calling sugar a toxin.

Sugar and other sugar analogues such as high fructose corn syrup seem to trigger the release of dopamine. Tragically, there is no genetic warning signal that goes off when we consume something sweet. It’s as if sweet tasting things were never poisonous or toxic, until now. Sugar is toxic.

Sugar, similarly to drugs, has been isolated from it’s usual or natural source which nature provides for us through organic food sources. Apples, fruit, some vegetables and even some dairy products have healthy amounts and ratios of sugar compared to fiber. This ratio means eating an apple won’t spike our insulin levels as our bodies easily digest this amount of sugar.

Refined sugar is extracted from natural sources and concentrated into  unnatural amounts of what we call table sugar. Our bodies are treating refined sugar like it were a toxin. Even honey and maple syrup can trigger similar reactions.

Addicts & Recovering Addicts Eating Lots of Sugar

Addicts and those in recovery seem to have a sweet tooth. The most common complaint family members of crack abusers is that their sugar supply disappears when their addicted or recovering loved ones are around.

Based on recent medical research, this connection between sugar intake and dopamine release in the brain is really helping connect the dots for me. Behavior isn’t random, it’s predictable.

Healthy Kids = Sugar-free Kids

I think it’s safe to say that we are still in the learning phase of health and eating. Nutritionists in the future will be able to command the respect they deserve when we see them, instead of doctors, for our health and wellness recommendations.

Tibor Palatinus, Drug Prevention Education Vancouver

Recently I was interviewed by a student reporter for BCIT radio. Her point of view was, ‘people should look for danger signs when they do X’. I found that POV permissive and dangerous. I gave her the answer she asked for, then told her the facts about X.

My POV is a friend who would let another friend use X isn’t a friend at all. Maybe that’s unfair and it’s just because I know more about MDMA, its marketing and the real consequences of taking E than them. Or perhaps I’m right and anyone who would let you use MDMA should be labeled as an enemy.

Ecstasy use danger symptoms to look for in a person using ecstasy

• elevated temperatures

• getting quite hot and sweating a lot

• dizziness

• fatigue

• clouded thinking

• sick to the stomach

• feeling like there’s heat exhaustion going on, ie throw up

Ecstasy Use is Dangerous.

The real danger began when her friends allowed her to take ecstasy in the first place. Being safe is really simple and people know that’s best to stay away from the drug. The fact is ecstasy is a dangerous drug.
Ecstasy MDMA, artificially raises the body temperature; it’s like speed as the drug ecstasy is part methamphetamine (meth) and not only can it be extremely addictive but ecstasy can be very damaging to the brain. Drugs like ecstasy hyper activate the body organs. The organs like the adrenal glands are taxed incredibly, the kidneys are also taxed badly.

Ecstasy use can reduce blood flow or the oxygen availability to the brain. So a friend should not have let that friend take MDMA in the first place.

There are several factors one for the one major problem taking any drug is that some individuals are highly sensitive to some drugs and not to other drugs. Some people will have a bad reaction to aspirin and others can take it their entire life and have no problem with it.

Fact is, X is dangerous and unsafe: that’s why it’s illegal

Any illegal or illicit use of a drug is extra dangerous, no matter what ‘people’ say it isn’t dangerous. That’s how illicit drug use is marketed in movies and even by journals. The drug’s use is promoted in movies as ‘not bad’. If it was so good, I’m sure the greedy drug companies would find ways to sell it to people. I think pharmaceutical companies have so much lobbying power and money that they control elections these days. So if they could, they’d be selling X if it were safe or beneficial.

The Effects of Ecstasy: Detox Required

Many people become drug addicted through taking ecstasy. I’m met people in detox and rehab specifically to heal from the effects of ecstasy to detox. Detoxing from the effects of ecstasy drugs can repair the damage created by X, sometimes it can’t. You can learn about possible recovery at www.det0x-narconon.org

Similarly with meth or ecstasy whenever anyone takes any drug the are taking risks. Every single drug on the market whether prescribed or not, legal or illegal, risks and potential damages the body and / or brain. Illegal or illicit use of any drug is even more dangerous than prescribed drugs.

Ecstasy Drugs Come in Different Forms

And there are different forms of ‘ecstasy’ drugs. They may be different or it just happens that this individual happens to have a reaction upon that say that particular blend of ecstasy. Bad reactions to taking ecstasy drug can happen the first time; or it could happen the second time with anyone of those ladies third, fifth or 10th time. It’s a gamble every time a person takes drugs.

Illicit drugs are always more dangerous. Perhaps the cook who mixes up the meth or MDMA makes an error, or they are given ingredients which aren’t what they are claimed to be – most people don’t stop to think that drug dealers, drug addicts and those in the illicit drug trade are scamers, by the very nature of the activity, they will scam.

Ecstasy Drug Dealers Scam

One way drug dealers got a bunch of kids hooked onto heroin in rich neighborhoods is by calling their weed ‘chiva’. This is a Mexican name for heroin. But the english speaking kids didn’t know that, until the kids began going through heroin withdrawal in class or at home. If you buy drugs your taking chances which could badly effect your entire life.

Drug dealers aren’t nice people, they aren’t your friends. You’re business, or drugs, or a party to them. Take away the drugs, money or party and see how long these people stick around.

By January 15, 2012 several young people had already died or gone to hospital due to taking the drug Ecstasy or MDMA.

Although this drug is promoted through media channels as safe and even therapeutic, the reality is much different. Only days apart, young people are being killed by taking the drug ecstasy.

What is MDMA, or what promoter like to call it, ‘Ecstasy’?

Tibor Palatinus of Narconon Vancouver Interviewed by CTV News re: Drug Ecstasy

Tibor Palatinus of Narconon Vancouver Society tells Shaheed Devji of CTV News Channel 9 in BC on January 16, 2012 that even the word or trade name ‘Ecstasy’ was made up to sell more drugs.

The internal damage inflicted upon young people and adults is often ignored because it’s unseen, but not un-felt. MDMA has the power to burn out nerve receptors, reduce blood flow to key parts of the brain, elevate body temperature to blood coagulating levels, cause kidney failure and more.

But you won’t hear that story in the media or by the people who promote Ecstasy or MDMA’s use and abuse. Ecstasy dealers are in it for the money. BC pushes out 1,000s of pills for sale in BC, across Canada and into the USA.

Ecstasy Abuse Plummets Thanks To Media Warnings in 2002

What’s most horrific about this drug is that in 2002 Ecstasy began to wane in popularity. Big media talk show host Oprah Winfrey did a full expose on the drug Ecstasy and it got people talking about its dangers. Other media took up the call and spread the word about MDMA’s dangers. Use of Ecstasy drastically dropped across Canada and the USA.

But by 2009 Ecstasy Abuse on Rise in Canada

But in 2009 Ecstasy had regained its prominence in underworld crime and drug use proliferated throughout Canada. in 2012 Ecstasy use has reached levels where people are taking notice, again.

The Truth About Ecstasy’s Dangers

Tibor Palatinus, ED of Narconon Vancouver spoke with Shaheed Revji of CTV News about The Truth About Ecstasy. See the full interview on video below.

Why should you as a teacher bring a Narconon drug prevention specialist into your classroom to talk about drugs? It’s because we give straight talk to kids in language they understand and in a manner they can relate to.

Watch George, from Boston, MA talk about why he delivers drug education to kids

Narconon Drug Education Speaker Tells it Like it Is

Click here to view the embedded video.

Contact Narconon Vancouver Society about Drug Education in Your Classroom

604-873-1762

We have been given a wonderful opportunity to let educators and group leaders to have a highly valuable Alcohol and Drug prevention DVD for only the cost of shipping it to you. A sponsor has donated a large number of prevention videos for BC high school kids. This video covers 10 different drugs and types of drugs and is perfect for your CAPP classes or prevention curriculum.

British Columbia, BC Canada has been abused as a province wide grow op for marijuana and other drugs. Drug dealers, criminal gangs and organized crime have used BCs legal loop holes and leniency for manufacturing weed to drive tons of drugs onto the market and into BC high schools.

Simply talking about drugs won’t change anyone’s mind. Most high school kids are sick of hearing ‘don’t do drugs, it will ruin your life’. Yet few talks and presentations will cover all of the subject and deal with specific drugs. However,  The Truth About Drugs DVDs does this.

Effective Prevention Education DVDs are Real

Telling real life stories is the traditional way of sharing knowledge and learning. The Truth About Drugs DVDs relates these stories to BC  high school students. One thing students appreciate in any presentation is authenticity. They listen to someone who’s been there and done that. High school kids know the difference between book smarts and life smarts. And unfortunately, a teacher can’t divulge a drug abusing past without risk of job loss.

DVDs are different. We live in a digital, audio / video world and learning is mostly conveyed through A/V mediums, such as DVDs and video.

Narconon Vancouver Society has been specializing in drug prevention education in BC for 10 years. We’ve offered many no cost or low cost video presentations to many BC schools over the years and now we are offering another unbeatable drug & alcohol prevention education opportunity for BC students.

Drug & Alcohol Prevention Education Video Offer for BC

We have found a sponsor for a drug prevention program (DVD) for BC high schools. We have a limited number of DVDs to be given to counselors, teachers, principals and other youth group leaders in BC. Simply contact Narconon Vancouver Society by email or phone and request the program. We will send it out to you for the cost of Xpress Shipping. This cost to you is about $10, which insures you receive it and it is also insured against damage. We won’t be accepting pick up orders. All orders will go out by Xpress Post, no exceptions.

Life skills and character are the best defense and offense in the game of living a rewarding lifestyle and preventing drug abuse. It’s win / win.

Many theories exist as to why this is. The most logical statement about onset of drug abuse has to do with life skills and rewards.

Developing Character and Drug Abuse Prevention

As a person builds up ways and methods of achieving pleasure, satisfaction, fun and essentially ways of winning in life, drugs and alcohol abuse is really not needed.

There’s a reasonable theory, and a good one I believe.

Motivation and Brain Science in Drug Prevention

Also, from a physical level, a brain ‘circuit’ board level, drug and alcohol abuse in a developing teenager forms neural pathways, memories and behaviors which can lead to later life drug or alcohol abuse. We seek out ways to achieve pleasure and avoid pain. Learned or motivated behavior is the best way to describe this phenomena.

Motivationally, Dr Stanton Peele often talks about motivated behavior and helping people in recovery self-adjust motivations. Narconon has always believed the individual was in charge of their decisions, though many of those personal decisions lead to their loss of character, integrity, self worth and other desirable qualities.

Drug Prevention Education & Motivation

I’ve discovered the key to a successful drug prevention talk is to talk about things that motivate behavior. I love to talk straight to the kids and let them look over the facts, think about why they do what they do, how drugs and alcohol plays into being a great musician or ball player, leader or scholastic.

What does messing with the circuit board of your mind and getting distracted off your life’s purpose have to do with smoking weed? If you’re planning on being a druggy or a life time smoker, a lot. But that’s like saying my life’s purpose is sitting on the couch, eating Doritos and drinking beer. Any idiot can do that and you don’t need to rehearse for the role in high school.

Advertising ‘Ask your Doctor Ads’ and Drug Prevention

I think knowledge is a kids best defense against, marketing, product placement, suggestion and peer pressure. I simply describe how the marketing machine does it’s trick. It works on you as an adult, it seems to work just as well and better on kids. Want to know how it works?

I describe it in most of the Truth About Drugs prevention talks I deliver in Vancouver, North Van, Burnaby and Surrey high school presentations I deliver.

So as not to spoil your interest, big time advertisers, magazines, TV, movies etc use FEELINGS, sounds and smells to seduce your mind into feeling good, then associate those feelings with drugs, alcohol, etc. When was the last time you saw a drug ad with a person experiencing suicidal thoughts? They just soothingly say those words, then “Ask your doctor if Lunesta is right for you”. It’s playing to your core emotions, not to your reason.

Call Narconon Vancouver about Booking Drug Prevention Talks at Your High School

I’m looking forward to speaking with more kids. It’s a pleasure in my day.

Contact Narconon Vancouver Society about drug prevention education talks at 604-873-1762

A drug prevention education DVD program in high schools is only as good as the classroom students relate and like the programs. A good indicator of these video programs is to read exactly what the kids have to say about the prevention programs.

High School Student Responses from Drug Prevention DVD Presentation Programs

After watching Ecstasy The Real Story part 1, Drug Prevention DVD on positioning drugs in movies/magazines:

“I liked the interesting facts; the importance / significance of the subliminal messages /advertising in movies”  rated good by 16 year old female North Vancouver, BC student

“I thought it was interesting and informative.  I learned how they advertise so much in movies, but it is so unnoticeable.” rated excellent by 16 year old male student

“I thought that ecstasy wasn’t that bad, but it is.” rated good by 16 year old female

“I really liked it, it was very informative and the presentation was very well put together. I have learned new information that I never knew before. This information I have learned will for sure influence my decisions in a good way of course.” rated excellent by 15 year old male high school student

Drug Prevention Education DVDs & Videos in Vancouver, BC

Authenticity, straight talk and facts (not brain and pharmaceutical theories ) are preferred by students. Easily understood straight talk with facts is most appreciated and effective for the great majority of students.

Contact Narconon Vancouver Society about complimentary DVD / Video programs for your school / group in BC (Xpress Post charges will apply, no pick up )

Narconon Vancouver Society at 604-873-1762