Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) June 28, 2006

Since 1987, the UN General Assembly has observed 26 June as the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as an expression of its determination to strengthen action and cooperation to achieve the goal of an international society free of drug abuse.

UNODC (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime) has selected “Drugs Are Not Child’s Play” as the theme of its 2006 international campaign. The focus of this campaign is to increase public awareness about the destructive power of drugs and society’s responsibility to care for the well-being of children.

Narconon International has been reaching out to children, teens and parents with the truth about drugs for over three decades. Worldwide, we have educated over 8 million with our drug education presentation program and millions more with our drug education booklets. One such booklet, “10 Things Your Friends May Not Know About Drugs” has been translated and distributed in ten languages.

Our message to children the world over is that any drug is potentially toxic and has various long term physical and mental effects. Rather than resign ourselves to a drug-ridden society, we strive to help young people learn that it is possible for a person to lead a happy, healthy drug-free life, that it is possible to prevent drug abuse.

On June 26th, the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Narconon centers around the world were actively assisting others to rehabilitate their lives and educating young people on the truth about drugs. Special events were also held. In Pakistan, for example, Dr. Muhammad Sharif, Director of Narconon Hyderabad, led a rally to raise awareness amongst young people and athletes in Niaz stadium. Participants include the sports advisor for the Governor of Sindh, and the President of District Sports. Many athletes and coaches joined in the march, supporting the drug-free message.

The UNODC website estimates that 200 million people, or 5 per cent of the global population age 15-64, have consumed illicit drugs at least once in the last 12 months. It points out, as well, that children (ages four to ten) are also greatly affected by substance abuse, particularly those with family members who are addicted to drugs and often involved in drug trafficking as well. The UNODC urges that individuals and non government organizations help protect our children from the scourge of drugs.

For more information on how you can join Narconon International in its drug prevention and rehabilitation efforts, visit www.narconon.org, or www.drug-education.org.

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Los Angeles, CA (PRWEB) December 31, 2009

The National Institute on Drug Abuse Highlights and Executive Summary for 2009 shows unhealthy trends in increasing drug abuse trends, however, Narconon has stepped into the forefront by providing effective drug-free solutions.

As 2009 comes to a close the trends in drug abuse paint a bleak picture. Probably the most startling trend increase is prescription painkiller addiction, not just in overdoses and abuse but also being more prevalent on the streets. Marijuana was also reported as high and stable for most areas. In the nation’s capital higher percentages of juvenile arrestees tested positive for Marijuana than for any other drug.

With drugs so prevalent and available in our society Narconon has recently issued a 30 second holiday public service announcement encouraging Americans to get those who need treatment help before it is too late.

With rising drug abuse trends and no signs of this epidemic stopping, Americans need now more than ever effective drug prevention and rehabilitation. Narconon provides not only effective drug and alcohol rehabilitation but drug education lecture in schools, businesses and community groups to prevent youth from ever turning to drugs to begin with.

Wherever Narconon Drug education goes in drug abuse trends reduce among the area. The truth is once youth or adults are truly educated on the truth about drugs and the ramifications of even a single drug trip, the desire to try drugs plummets.

When it comes to rehabilitating drug addicts Narconon has proven highly effective. With normal drug rehabilitation having a success rate of about 16%, Narconon is in the vanguard with an over 70% success rate that continues year after year. Narconon graduates continue to live drug free lives.

2010 brings forward new hopes and dreams to be achieved. As 2009 closes we can leave the errors of the past and set a new course for the future. America does not have to continue its rising trends of drug abuse. Narconon offers the solution for both those who have fallen into the trap of drug or alcohol addiction and those who are about to start on that treacherous self-destructive road down of trying illegal drugs for the first time.

If you would like more information on Narconon’s drug education, prevention and rehabilitation programs or would like to schedule a lecture in your own school or community group contact Narconon at 877-237-3307.

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