Prevention Activities:
Reaching Youth Before Drugs Do
When surveyed, many educators report they lack effective drug education resources that communicate to a young audience. As to what those would be, they say they need accurate, up-to-date and well-presented materials that capture and keep students’ attention.
That is where our Truth About Drugs materials can help. They are current, complete and easily understood by students. Our materials, which are based on authoritative studies and surveys, are presented in a way that is interesting and compelling for young people. And by studying them, youth report that they not only realize it is best to avoid drug use altogether, but they know why they should do so.
No one, especially a teenager, likes to be lectured to about what he or she can or cannot do. Thus, we provide the facts that allow a person to make an informed decision of their own to remain drug-free. The key to the success of this educational program is student participation. To that end, youth are invited to join activities that promote drug-free living—activities proven popular and which can involve students and community members of all ages.