THREE NEW CHAPTERS FOR DRUG-FREE WORLD
In the past year alone, The Truth About Drugs program has reached 159 nations, with three new Drug-Free World chapters forming to address drug problems in those countries.
NEPAL Number of drug users grew by 11% each year—a new Drug-Free World chapter was formed.
NIGERIA $1.2 billion worth of cocaine pass through its borders each year—a new chapter was formed.
CYPRUS The Drug-Free World Cyprus team formed after drug users in Cyprus rose by 45% in just six-months.
FACTS
THE TRUTH ABOUT PRESCRIPTION DRUG ABUSE
IS A HARD PILL TO SWALLOW:
- 80% of opiate painkillers produced in the world are consumed by Americans.
- In the US, 16,500 people died from overdoses tied to narcotic pain relievers.
- Every hour in the US, a baby is born with symptoms of opiate withdrawal.
- 52 million people in the US have used prescription drugs nonmedically.
- Internationally, treatment demand for prescription opiods addiction rose by 460%
in a 10-year period .
Children Pledge to Lead Drug-Free Lives
With the Foundation for a Drug-Free World
The Drug-Free World Pledge was designed to help youth make the right decisions about drug use and to be responsible for their friends and community. In the last year alone, 57,000 people in 51 countries have taken this pledge:
I pledge to lead the way by:
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1. Living a drug-free life. 2. Showing my friends that a drug-free life is more fun. 3. Learning more about how drugs really harm people. |
4. Telling people the truth about the harmful effects of drugs. 5. Helping my family and friends live drug-free. 6. Setting a good example to all by leading the way to a drug-free community. |
DRUG EDUCATION SAVES LIVES
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