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Press Release Aug 11, 2016

Helping School Resource Officers Get Through to Youth

Drug-Free World Volunteers reach out with The Truth About Drugs to school resource officers with factual information about the effects of drugs. Read More

Press Release Aug 10, 2016

Training Township Volunteers to Fight Drugs With Truth

Volunteers gain tools to fight epidemic drug addiction among Tschwane township youth Read More

Press Release Aug 10, 2016

Running and Biking for a Drug-Free Country

13th annual drug-free Czech Republic "Cyclo-Run" gathers support for drug-free living. Read More

Press Release Aug 9, 2016

Groups Commit to End Drug Abuse in Brazil

While the Olympics have drawn world attention to Brazil, there are many who are playing a different game—a dead-end game of crack addiction in the slums of the city. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is working with hundreds of volunteers from local churches and nonprofits to reverse the country's deadly crack epidemic. Read More

Press Release Aug 9, 2016

Conference Stresses Drug Prevention to Protect Youth

Third Annual Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe conference salutes the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which emphasizes drug education in their campaign this year. Read More

Press Release Aug 4, 2016

Narconon New Life Retreat Celebrates Tenth Anniversary

The Narconon facility which began in the wake of the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina is now celebrating 10 years of saving lives in the Louisiana community where many sought refuge during the storm. Read More

Press Release Aug 4, 2016

Local Merchants Join in the Fight Against Drugs

Volunteers from the Belgian chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World raise awareness of the drug problem in their country. Read More

Press Release Jul 28, 2016

Foundation for a Drug-Free World Launches Campaign for Brazil Olympics

Creating partnerships with civic and nonprofit organizations to bring the truth about drugs to the people of Brazil. Read More

Press Release Jul 28, 2016

Drug-Free World Tackles Drug Abuse in Sophiatown, South Africa

Drug-Free World Brings the Truth About Drugs to the 2016 Euro Games

Volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World reached 300,000 with effective drug education at the UEFA football games. Read More

Press Release Jul 27, 2016

Surviving Addiction—Narconon Graduate Tells Her Story

A recent graduate of Narconon Suncoast explains what is different about the Narconon program and why she is finally confident that she will be drug-free … for good. Read More

Press Release Jul 27, 2016

Narconon Suncoast Brings Drug-Free Summer Message to Families at Downtown Block Party

Drug education has always been one of the core missions of the Narconon facility. The Drug Education program utilized by Narconon programs focus on providing real information about the harmful effects of drug use in an enjoyable, fun, and entertaining format. Read More

Press Release Jul 26, 2016

Hundreds of Thousands Learn Truth About Drugs at Euro 2016 Games

Volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World handed out 300,000 copies of drug education booklets during the UEFA football games. Read More

Press Release Jul 24, 2016

A Saga of Freedom Culminates in Ideal Church Coming to Life in Budapest

Budapest's Ideal Scientology Church opens July 23, 2016, to mark a milestone for spiritual freedom in Hungary. Read More

Press Release Jul 20, 2016

Bringing a Town Destroyed by Apartheid Back to Life

Tackling drug abuse in Sophiatown, South Africa Read More

Press Release Jul 19, 2016

Drug-Free Soccer Tournament: Scoring Goals for a Healthy Life

Bringing the truth about drugs to the youth of the Northern Italy town of Brescia. Read More

Press Release Jul 14, 2016

Russian Volunteers Bring Truth to the Drug Debate

Volunteers from the Church of Scientology St. Petersburg, Russia, hand out thousands of copies of The Truth About Drugs to counter drug abuse with the cold, hard facts. Read More

Press Release Jul 13, 2016

Maori Crusade to Eliminate Harm From Drugs

A video published July 13, 2016, on Scientology.org shows the impact of common endeavor to eradicate drug abuse among Maori youth. Read More

Press Release Jul 13, 2016

Launching a Drug-Free Summer for Taiwanese Youth

Taiwan Scientologists mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with an all-out drug education and prevention campaign. Read More

Press Release Jul 13, 2016

Advanced Recovery Resources Offers Help Through DrugRehabs.net

The Truth About Drugs Brings Hope to Ghana Activists

Drug-Free World chapters in countries around the world marked International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with drug prevention activities. Two Ghana men, who discovered the program independently, were part of the international commemoration. Read More

Press Release Jul 11, 2016

Panel Focuses on Solutions to Japan's Drug Problem

The Church of Scientology Tokyo hosted an International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking drug prevention forum to look at the issue and successful programs to curb drug abuse. Read More

Press Release Jul 7, 2016

Volunteers Reach Thousands With the Truth About Drugs

Committed to drug prevention throughout the year, volunteers from the Brussels branch of the Churches of Scientology for Europe marked International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a series of drug prevention events that flanked the UN's message for the year—"Listen first." Read More

Press Release Jul 7, 2016

Scientology Milan Spearheads Movement to Combat Drug Abuse

International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking—an action-packed day of drug prevention launched by the Church of Scientology Milan. Read More

Press Release Jul 7, 2016

South Africa United for a Drug-Free Country

Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, Drug-Free World chapters in South Africa marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as the culmination of a concerted drive to bring an end to the country's drug epidemic. Read More

Press Release Jul 5, 2016

Addiction Rehab Center Opens Its Door in Chiang Mai, Thailand

Drug and alcohol addiction has become an ever-increasing problem not just in Thailand but across the world. Addiction Rehab Center Thailand (ARC) is established to help people free themselves from addiction and start a new life. Read More

Press Release Jul 4, 2016

Bringing the Truth About Drugs to Madrid

Madrid Scientologists commemorated the United Nations International Day Against Drugs by handing out thousands of copies of The Truth About Drugs in the center of their city. Read More

Press Release Jul 4, 2016

Hamburg Group Takes Pride in a Stellar Month of Drug Prevention

Say No to Drugs, Say Yes to Life Association of the Church of Scientology Hamburg surpassed their goal and bested all previous records by distributing more than 49,000 drug education booklets in the month of June. Read More

Press Release Jul 1, 2016

Church of Scientology Brings the Truth About Drugs to Nashville Youth

Drug-Free Tennessee marks International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with drug prevention. Read More

Press Release Jul 1, 2016

City of Markham Says No to Drugs

Markham City Council proclaims June 26, 2016, as United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Read More

Press Release Jun 29, 2016

1,000 Graduate From Narconon Drug-Free in the Past 10 Months

Some 40 Narconon centers providing drug-free drug rehabilitation in 23 nations celebrate helping 1,000 individuals free themselves of addiction in the past 10 months. Read More

Press Release Jun 29, 2016

London City Councillors Stand Up to Drug Abuse

Launching a drug-free summer in style. Read More

Press Release Jun 29, 2016

Conference Stresses Educating Youth on the Dangers of Drugs

Church of Scientology Seattle hosts Drug-Free World conference in honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Read More

Press Release Jun 28, 2016

Scientology Volunteers Reach Out to Teens With the Truth About Alcohol

Alcohol seems innocent enough—after all, they say, "everyone" drinks at bars and on social occasions. But the volunteers from the Church of Scientology Nuoro are reaching out to young people with the truth about alcohol. And it turns out not to be the innocent diversion popular culture endorses. Read More

Press Release Jun 28, 2016

Helping Washington State Youth Say "No" to Marijuana

Volunteers from the Seattle, Washington, chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World empower youth with The Truth About Marijuana. Read More

Press Release Jun 24, 2016

Neighborhood Cleanup and Initiative to Cut Drug Abuse

Volunteers reached out to North Greenwood neighborhood to help young people and their families avoid the tragedy of drug abuse and addiction. Read More

Press Release Jun 22, 2016

Freedom From Alcohol Addiction Offers Award Winning Counseling Services and Naltrexone Products Worldwide

Freedom From Alcohol Addiction is known to offer award winning counseling service and Naltrexone products to drug addicts worldwide. Read More

Press Release Jun 19, 2016

Experts to Share Drug Strategies at Church of Scientology Milan

Open house at the Church of Scientology Milan on International Day Against Drugs and Illicit Trafficking will educate community on effective drug prevention. Read More

Press Release Jun 19, 2016

Drug-Free South Hits the Streets of Downtown Nashville With Truth

Drug-Free South makes a splash in Music City by distributing The Truth About Marijuana booklets to hundreds of country music fans outside the CMA Music Festival. Read More

Press Release Jun 17, 2016

Church of Scientology Neighbors Join Forces for a Drug-Free Community

Mobilizing to get out the truth about drugs. Read More

Press Release Jun 15, 2016

Senate Majority Whip John Cornyn and Congressman Gene Green Proudly Present Generation Found on Capitol Hill

Free Congressional Screening of GENERATION FOUND the Feature Documentary from Filmmakers Jeff Reilly and Greg Williams - Creators of the Ground-Breaking Addiction Recovery Documentary THE ANONYMOUS PEOPLE Read More

Press Release Jun 11, 2016

Festivalgoers Learn Truth About Drug Epidemic

Volunteers bring award-winning drug education materials to Kent International Festival to help King County, Washington, residents take effective action to end the region's drug epidemic. Read More

Press Release Jun 6, 2016

Kicking Off Drug-Free Summer With Football Match

The town of Fabriano rallied to support the Narconon drug rehabilitation center and to launch a community-wide drug education initiative. Read More

Press Release Jun 6, 2016

Uniting the Community Against Drug Abuse

Scientology News reports drug prevention open house and forum at the National Scientology Organization of Mexico brings together community leaders in the name of a drug-free Mexico. Read More

Press Release May 31, 2016

Drug Prevention Gets Boost From French Toxicologist

Seattle Scientologists attend a drug prevention workshop to hone their skills in reaching teens with the truth about drugs. Read More

Press Release May 26, 2016

Can We Reverse Alarming Trends in Drug Abuse?

Roundtable at the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles examines public health crisis from marijuana abuse. Read More

Press Release May 20, 2016

Setting New Goals on the Road to a Drug-Free South Africa

Volunteers from across South Africa are sprinting to break all records on drug prevention. Setting a goal to delivering 100 drug education lectures before International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, they are reaching thousands of youth with the truth about drugs. Read More

Press Release May 18, 2016

Dutch Drug Prevention Group Reaches Out to Youth

Drug prevention group seeks to reach youth before they begin to experiment with drugs. Read More

Press Release Apr 25, 2016

Authors John Lipscomb and Adrianne Lugo Announce Book Signing in St. Louis

John Lipscomb and Adrianne Lugo will be at Left Bank Books on May 18, 2016 to sign copies of their memoir The Painting & The Piano. Read More

Press Release Mar 24, 2016

Missouri Coalition for Community Behavioral Healthcare Wins National Award

Authors John Lipscomb and Adrianne Lugo Announce Book Signing in Delray Beach

John Lipscomb and Adrianne Lugo will be at Native Sun Clothing on March 24, 2016 to sign copies of their memoir, The Panting and the Piano. Read More

Press Release Mar 7, 2016

New Book Takes the First Sober Look at FDA-Approved Medications for Alcoholism: A Prescription for Alcoholics

Never heard of medication for alcoholism? You're not alone. Eighty-eight thousand Americans will die this year from alcohol dependence. Most will do so without ever knowing of the FDA-approved medications that might have saved their lives. A controversial new book - 'A Prescription for Alcoholics - Medications for Alcoholism' - takes a first sober look at medication for alcoholics, including the research behind them, and why nobody - including physicians - seems to know about them. Read More

Press Release Feb 19, 2016

Justin Hoffman Opens Ibogaine After-Care in Nevada to Help Addicts the Holistic Way

An alternative to the traditional sober living transition model, Holistic House employs natural herbs, organic foods, vitamins, daily practice of yoga and meditation and other natural practices to assist addicts with a healthy transition phase between detox and return to daily life at home. Read More

Press Release Feb 9, 2016

New Literary Memoir Documents Story of Addiction, Survival, and Love

The Painting and The Piano, by John Lipscomb and Adrianne Lugo, is now available for sale in eBook, paperback, and hardcover. Read More

Press Release Jan 31, 2016

Get Professional Help With Porn Addiction Hurricane Ut

There is one mental health counselor who offers an excellent porn addiction Hurricane Ut counseling that can help those who are under the grip of it. Read More

Press Release Jan 31, 2016

Get Help From Expert Mental Health Counselor Cedar City Ut Today

There is one mental health counselor who shows the path for a better and stress free life to all those who are suffering from some kind of mental illness. Read More

Press Release Jan 18, 2016

"Healthy New Year" Is the Message as Volunteers Hit the Streets of Brixton

In the midst of a drug abuse epidemic, volunteers involve local businesses in Brixton with helping to educate residents on the truth about drugs. Read More

Press Release Jan 8, 2016

Authorities Call for Urgent Drug Prevention Program to Fight Escalating Drug Abuse

Toxicological analyzes of waste water done in the Po and the Arno River in Florence, show emerging strengths of cannabis, cocaine and heroin higher than the other 17 cities analyzed. Church of Scientology supported drug prevention program answers call increasing ongoing operations in the area. Read More

Press Release Jan 6, 2016

Narconon Freedom Center Student Reports Thirteen Years Sober

Narconon Freedom Center student reports she now has thirteen years sober and couldn't have done it without the tools she learned at Narconon Freedom Center. Read More

Press Release Dec 30, 2015

Gargantuan Entertainment Partnership expands...

Gargantuan prides itself on dealing with issues that may have a lot of social stigma but because of the commitment of founding partners "Marcus Massey, David Pitt, in partnership with managing business partner "Travis Scott" and Sound engineer "Louis (Shi) King" the organization is positioned to be a leading voice for millennia s. "If each one reach one, we can help so many youth that have fallen prey to this infectious lifestyle. We just have to show them they are worth saving, said Massey." Read More