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Icon of the Year Elton John Is Latest A-Lister to Speak Out About the Tyranny of Drug Abuse
John recognizes the dangers of marijuana and is speaking out publicly. So are others. Drug abuse is endemic in Hollywood, but the pushback has begun—not a moment too soon.
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A Man on a Mission: Michael DeLeon’s 24/7 Drive to Create a Drug-Free World
Everywhere all the time, DeLeon’s quest encompasses everything from vaping to the collateral damage of alcohol abuse. “We’re three years deep into a catastrophe,” he says.
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From Addict to Advocate, He’s Fighting Drugs and Drug Crime in Italy as Part of Foundation for a Drug-Free World
Nearly dead from drugs at 19, Oreste Depaoli took a new path, and is saving lives and cleaning up communities from the endless misery of drugs.
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Narconon Mexico Fights a New War of Independence Against the Tyranny of Drug Abuse
A new home in Querétaro, the launch point of Mexico’s 1810 War of Independence, is the path to recovery and a new life for addicts.
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Rocker Turned Activist Fights Drug Abuse in Hometown of Seattle
Dave Scattergood won the President’s Volunteer Service Award for his work battling drug abuse among Seattle youth.
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Belgium: Overrun With Alcohol and Drug Abuse, Finding a New Answer
Foundation for a Drug-Free World coordinates education across Belgium to deliver the truth about the profound damage caused by drugs.
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Lance Dyer Faces Down the Synthetic Drug Industry, and They Blink First
With educational materials from Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Lance Dyer transcended tragedy to fight and win an uphill battle against the synthetic drug industry and offer a drug-free future to millions.
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Leading the Charge Against Drug Abuse at Super Bowl LVIII
Drug-Free World and the Church of Scientology Las Vegas get out the Truth About Drugs message to hundreds of thousands during the week of the big game.
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Why Drug Prevention Matters Now More than Ever
Even as drug overdose deaths in the United States again hit an all-time high, public concern about drug abuse is declining.
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NFL Hall of Famer Brings the Truth About Drugs to Celebrity Golf Tournament
Tournament participants and spectators at NFL-star-studded event gain Truth About Drugs education materials to help youth in their lives.
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Drug-Free World Team Scores with 5,000 Handoffs at SoFi Stadium
Church and community volunteers distribute Truth About Drugs booklets at Monster Jam to counter drug trends in L.A. County and help save lives.
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How a Father and Daughter Team Reach Millions with Effective Drug Prevention
Meghan Fialkoff and her father Ben, a dental surgeon, have taken the helm of New York’s Foundation for a Drug-Free World. Their work in reversing the drug problem in their city is the subject of a Voices for Humanity episode, in which the pair go straight to the city’s youth in schools and after-school programs.
FROM THE MAGAZINE
DRUG PREVENTION
One School at a Time
Heroin and opiate use, said the Executive Director of Drug-Free World New York, has reached “epidemic proportions” that are affecting countless teens in the public school system.
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Preventing Drug Abuse at Its Roots
Young people are less likely to use drugs when they are educated on the dangers.
