We hope that "Wind of Change" inspires you to take action and help prevent another life from being tragically lost to alcohol or drug addiction.
Here are some ways you can help a friend, loved one and other people in your community become more aware of the risks of alcohol and drug addiction.
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Educate Yourself Learn more about individual drugs by reading and sharing our latest educational brochures and online features.
- Spread the Word
- Once you've learned the facts about the risks of drugs and alcohol, talk about it with your friends, neighbors, co-workers and most importantly, your family.
- Write letters to your local newspaper and television stations to encourage them to cover any drug- or alcohol-related stories – or share your personal experience with them.
- Email your friends links to information and articles about the dangers of drugs and alcohol.
- Take advantage of encounters with neighbors at the supermarket, a school play, the movies or even while filling up your gas tank and talk about the drug and alcohol problem in your community.
- Share educational materials with local area schools to assist teachers and administrators in spotting drug and alcohol use.
- Be Alert
- Look for signs of drug use, production and dealing throughout your neighborhood
- Report suspicious activity to the police.
- Reach Out
- Speak out at schools, libraries, public events, places of worship or any public community forum – anywhere you can educate others about the dangers of drugs. Write to newspapers and magazines and tell your story – especially if you have first hand experience with addiction.
- Encourage family and friends in trouble with drug and alcohol use to get help
- Volunteer to work with children who have lost their parents to drug or alcohol addiction or with social workers who work with children.
- Join a Community Group or Start One Of Your Own.
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Towns and cities across the country have established community groups that can help spread the word about the dangers of drug and alcohol addiction.
- Get Help for a Loved One
Do you know someone in trouble with alcohol or drugs? Don't wait – take action now. Sometimes even a short conversation can make a difference.