Recommendation from youth to youth: keep off the drugs

The International Good Templar Youth Federation, a non-governmental organization with branches and contacts in more than 40 countries in the world and a membership consisting of 200,000 "juniors" (7 to 15 years old) and older "youth" members has undertaken a world-wide campaign for developing a culture free of any kind of intoxicating substances, such as alcohol and narcotic drugs, and for promoting the development of drug prevention and social reintegration programmes. In its efforts to prevent drug and alcohol-related problems, the Federation promotes the development of appropriate information, education and national control policy measures, as well as encourages youth to participate in healthy activities that can serve as alternatives to involvement with drugs. Former addicts help in the development of rehabilitation and social reintegration programmes for drug addicts and alcoholics. The International Good Templar Youth Federation organizations in Europe have recently launched a campaign called "European Youth against Cannabis", which places emphasis on the following three major tasks: to oppose any attempt to legalize cannabis; to provide information for their members about the harmful effects of cannabis abuse; and to keep all the activities free of any drugs.