26 June 2014 International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking In support of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) International Day Against Drugs, the Church of Scientology's Drug Free Ambassadors are coordinating the distribution of Truth About Drugs booklets around Auckland City, Taranaki and Rotorua. The purpose of the distribution is to raise awareness about the prevalence of drugs in our society and several community groups are taking part. These include … [Read more...]
Scientology-Sponsored Drug Education: Truth about Crystal Meth
September 5, 2012 By Leave a Comment
I am posting this video here for anyone with kids. There is a lot of hype about meth and its use appears to still be growing in cities around America. This is one of the world's deadliest drugs. Here is a very compelling video on Crystal Meth, featuring survivors. When kids see what really happens when you take meth, they make firm decisions not to experiment. Here is one drug where even one hit is enough to create a truly deadly addiction. … [Read more...]
Education the best way to stop drug addiction
June 24, 2012 By Leave a Comment
A message from a Scientologist who is active in drug demand reduction in Australia, courtesy of the Bedingo Advisor IN Drug Action Week (June 17-23), I want to tell readers that the “war on drugs” has NOT failed. The message is being heard by young people. Statistics show that education is by far the most effective at stopping the end users. Between 2004 and 2007 the use of marijuana by 14-19 year-olds fell by 28 per cent! So we are on the right track. The group I volunteer … [Read more...]
SCIENTOLOGISTS TAKE TO THE PARIS STREETS AGAINST DRUGS
March 7, 2012 By Leave a Comment
With the weatherman finally announcing a break in record low temperatures, ”No to Drugs, Yes to Life” Association volunteers from the Church of Scientology of Paris braved the weather Sunday—still unseasonably cold—to distribute more than 2,000 drug education and prevention booklets in the 17th arrondissement. According to the Inter-departmental Mission for the Fight Against Drugs and Drug Addiction, more than 5 million people in France have experimented with cannabis, 1.2 million use … [Read more...]
Red Ribbon Week
October 27, 2011 By Leave a Comment
For anyone wishing to take a stand against drugs, this is Red Ribbon Week. In his research in late 1960s through 1980s, L. Ron Hubbard discovered that drugs are a primary block to spiritual progress. Scientologists are very active in what is known as "demand reduction"--educating youth on the truth about drugs, so they decide to live drug-free lives. Many American Scientologists are active in Red Ribbon Week. Here is a brief statement of the history and purpose of the program: Red … [Read more...]
Scientology-Sponsored Humanitarian Programs
September 7, 2011 By Leave a Comment
A very well crafted video, in my opinion, that presents an overview of what we Scientologists do. I believe it speaks for itself. … [Read more...]
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