Drug-Free South is
gearing up for a series of events to educate the community on drug prevention
and awareness.
With Metro Social
Services recently releasing its 7th annual Community Needs Evaluation, several
statistics stood out. But one in particular spoke to the Tennessee Chapter of
the Foundation for a Drug-Free World (DFW): that drug overdoses are a leading cause
of death in Tennessee, with over 1,100 in 2013 alone—surpassing murder, suicide
and motor vehicle accidents.
So the group is
planning a series of events to help educate the community on drug prevention.
It will start with booklet distribution of the organization’s “Truth About
Drugs” booklet. With this booklet in circulation, the community will be able to
see the facts, and the scourge of abuse will plummet.
From there,
volunteers will go into schools, community centers and non-profit organizations
to help children learn and understand what to do when confronted by a dealer.
This is also where they will be shown the documentary – The Truth About Drugs:
Real Stories, Real People, and the award-winning Public Service Announcements.
Regional coordinator
for DFW, Rev. Brian Fesler, says, “Everyone can benefit from learning the truth
about drugs, because everyone is affected by this drug epidemic – either
personally becoming a victim to drug abuse or by knowing someone who has.”
The “Truth About
Drugs” booklets cover all basic side effects of drugs, common street names, and
how to recognize when you are being persuaded by a dealer. To learn more or
order booklets, visit drugfreesouth.org.
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