What Happened to the War on Drugs?

Judging by the current situation, it is clear that global efforts against
illegal drugs are failing.

The war on drugs is lost - or is it?

America spends $17 billion a year fighting the drug war.

While Britain, for example, spends a mere 0.5 million pounds on domestic efforts and more through other international bodies.

But what is the result?

Increased drug use, of course.

The international response to illegal drugs has been to tackle drug production, supply and demand.

The lesson of history seems to be that the more drugs are available, the greater the use. Drug trade is an economic activity and requires full international cooperation.

It is no good burning poppy fields, for example, if farmers are left to starve. They will be more eager to plant some more.

So what is the solution? Do we all throw in the towel and just say that we can never win the war on drugs?

I mean, think about your entire family, for instance - your cousins, all your relatives, etc. Do any of them have a drug or alcohol problem?

Or would you say they use these things moderately or "drink responsibly?"

Or are they on medication prescribed by the doctor?

Whatever the situation is, ask yourself this: What is their attitude about drugs? Do they know much about them, really?

You can even ask yourself, "What would I say to my kids if they asked me about drugs"?

Do you know what to say?

You will be surprised to know that most parents have no idea what to say. Many will say "They are bad for you," or that they are illegal, or you can die from them.

And for those more aggressive parents, they may say something like, "If I ever catch you taking drugs, I will..." You get the idea.

With the business of drugs continuing to expand on the backs of our loved ones, the last thing we need to do is throw in the towel.

It is important that each parent, grandparent, uncle, aunt, grandmother, etc., know the exact truth about drugs. They can then properly communicate to kids about them.

Research shows that kids who get the proper education about drugs are much less likely to use them.

In fact, given proper and stimulating drug education, many kids will make a firm decision not to do drugs.

In the end, effective education is one very good way to cut the drug trade down.

Imagine - 50 million kids decided right now that they will not do drugs.

What impact do you think this could have on the drug business?

Don't laugh, when you think about large numbers and realize the magnitude of the problem, you can see that it takes a very large-based solution to handle it.

That is what the Narconon drug education program is all about.

We are changing the attitudes of the generations to come so that when they become potential prospects for the drug dealers they know what to do and refuse to buy.

In this way, we handle the drug problem. In the long run, the war on drugs will be won through an evolution

Make sure you get educated now.

Contact Donna Miller (800-882-6862) at Friends of Narconon and ask her about the recommended drug education materials for parents, kids and family members.

It is something no one should be without. Lets work together and change the world!

Sincerely,

Robert Hernandez, CCDC*
President, Friends of Narconon, Intl.

*Certified Chemical Dependency Counselor


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