How to Start A Community Anti Drug Program

Helping the community is something that most people want to do. Starting an anti drug program is easier than you might think, if you are willing to put in the time and do the legwork. The benefits to your community are definitely worth the time and effort you put into it.

Instructions

1. Search online to see if your community already has a community anti drug program. If so, find out about joining forces with them.

2. Educate yourself on the truths about drugs. You cannot expect to help people if you do not know what they are dealing with.

3. Visit the websites for both the Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.) program and the Foundation for a Drug-Free World to find out the exact steps needed to start one of their anti drug programs.

4. Choose the anti drug program you wish to use.

5. Do your training for which ever program you choose. Order your materials for your program.

6. Hand out flyers to everyone you know. Contact local school and drop off flyers, posters, and brochures on your anti drug program.

7. Find former drug addicts who have been sober for at least a year to their stories. These are the most compelling speakers you can have to get your message out.

8. Organize assemblies with schools, schedule group rallies, and/or hold small meetings to get your message out there. Include the guest speakers that you found.

Resources

• Visit the D.A.R.E. website.
• Visit the Foundation for a Drug Free World.