Pubdate: Tue, 23 Oct 2007
Source: Brewton Standard, The (AL)
Copyright: 2007 Brewton Standard
Contact:  http://www.brewtonstandard.com/
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/1694
Bookmark: http://www.mapinc.org/youth.htm (Youth)

LITTLE STEPS MAKE BIG DIFFERENCE

The long war against illegal drugs sometimes seems  impossible to overcome.

But every little step that we can take to keep our  children away 
from drugs and alcohol will help in the  long run.

This week, students at area schools will participate in  Red Ribbon 
Week activities, which gives teachers a  chance to focus on the 
dangers of drugs and alcohol.  Students will play games designed to 
teach them to stay  away from drugs, and they'll receive visits from 
experts such as the Drug Task Force.

Inside today's edition of The Brewton Standard you'll  find a special 
section containing information about  drug abuse and the ways 
Escambia County is trying to  combat it.

The section also includes tips for parents and students  about how to 
communicate with each other about drug and  alcohol abuse.

Each student in Brewton and East Brewton will receive  one of those 
special sections at school this week, and  we hope teachers and 
parents will use them as a  springboard for more conversations.

The fight against drugs does not need to begin and end  with Red 
Ribbon Week. Parents and school officials need  to continue their 
conversations about the dangers of  drugs all the time.

We may not be able to eradicate all of the drug  problems in the 
world, but we can certainly start right  here at home.
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