Though her son's friend survived, she was concerned about the fate of other teens in her neighbourhood who might come across tainted drugs. She launched a Facebook group for parents in the Westsyde and Batchelor Heights neighbourhoods of Kamloops to talk about how they can keep their kids safe when it comes to drugs in the community. Delwo also hopes to create a community block watch program to offer kids a safe place to go. Jodi Shelkie said she was unaware the group had been created, but she does have suggestions for parents who want to keep their children safe. "Have regular discussions from an early age, with consistent messages about the risks of alcohol and other drugs," Shelkie said.

Source: CBC News July 04, 2020 16:52 UTC