According to the Ontario Student Drug Use Survey, Northern Ontario students are more likely to use alcohol & binge drink & the use of cannabis & crack is on the rise. Another concern is that almost one-third of alcohol-related motor-vehicle collisions involved Canadians under the age of 25 (CIHI, 2003). During Grad Extravaganza 2006 , the community agencies were in attendance to help raise student awareness about the risks involved around graduation celebrations. This year's format was slightly different & was as follows: * Introductions/skit, comedian Matt John Evans, a testimonial, "Not Ready To Go" video & wrap up "Choose Your Ride".

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