Pubdate: Tue, 07 September 1999
Source: Roanoke Times (VA)
Copyright: 1999 Roanoke Times
Contact:  201 W. Campbell Ave., Roanoke, Va. 24010
Website: http://www.roanoke.com/roatimes/index.html
Author: ONDCP/ PDFA
Note: The following is a full page advertisement page B5
Note:  Thank You to the many newshawks who have been sending in items about
this ad which appeared in newspapers throughout the U.S.

TRUTH THE ANTI-DRUG

The most effective deterrent to drug use among kids isn't the police,
or prisons, or politicians.  One of the most effective deterrents to
drug use among kids is their parents.  Kids who learn about the risks
of drugs from their parents are 36% less likely to smoke marijuana
than kids who learn nothing from them. They are 50% less likely to use
inhalants.  56% less likely to use cocaine.  65% less likely to use
LSD.  So if you're a parent, talk to your kids about drugs.  Research
also shows that 74% of all fourth graders wish their parents would
talk to them about drugs.  If you don't know what to say, call
800-788-2800 or visit www.theantidrug.com.  We can help you.

The Geocentric System

Five hundred years ago, the sun was thought to revolve around the
earth. People did not know then what we know now. Truths change.

We now know smoking marijuana is harmful.

The younger you are, the more harmful it may be. Research has shown
that people who smoke marijuana before the age of 15 were over 7 times
more likely to use other drugs than people who have never smoked marijuana.

Illegal drugs are estimated to cost America over $110 billion each
year in treatment, enforcement, incarceration and social damage.  But
what else could you buy for $110 billion?

Well, you could build 169 new hospitals.

Or 687 new universities. Or operate 366 national parks.

You could hire 278,481 new high school teachers.

And 400,947 more clerks at the post office.

Or you could put 75,862 new buses on the road. This message is brought
to you by the Office of National Drug Control Policy/Partnership for a
Drug Free America.
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