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The spokesman said the course was the third of a similar type of courses organised by the department's Advisory Inspectorate Division since last year.
Principals of secondary schools wishing to nominate their teachers to attend the course are requested to return the reply slip to the department on or before June 23 as seats will be reserved on a first-come first-served basis.
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Beat drugs course for teachers
Secondary school teachers are encouraged to join a three-day course which is aimed at equipping participants with knowledge and skills in preventive drug education at schools.
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The course to be held between August 23 and 25, is regularly organised by the Education Department and the Narcotics Division.
A spokesman for the Education Department said participants would find the course very valuable as a former drug addict would share his personal experience while a medical officer would be invited to talk about the treatment and rehabilitation of drug abusers.
The spokesman said other speakers would include inspectors from the Education Department, staff of the Narcotics Division, principals, school social workers and psychiatrists.
The course will also feature an overview of drug problems in Hong Kong and the work of Narcotics Division, preventive drug education in schools, the medical aspects of drug abuse, identifying and handling students with drug problems.
At the course, teachers will participate in talks, workshops, forums and discussions. They will also have a chance to look at the drug samples, drug abuse paraphernalia and teaching resources displayed at the centre.
Teachers wishing to attend the course should return the completed application forms to the Department on or before June 23 as seats are reserved on a first come, first served basis.
End/Thursday, June 15, 1995
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