Pakistani Cities Against Drug Abuse

Monday, August 3, 2009

Anti Drug Poem

Always Livinn Anti-Drug
Anti-drug is the way to be dont

get caught up in smokin weed or doin

crack because its all a BIG WASTE

You hurt yourself in the longrun

you might think its cool but

always stay above the influence

So imagine this do you want to

end up on life support

and see that tunnel as it

takes you down further

and further and see that

light that once oyu reach

it your gone....gone for ever in the physical

realm just because you took that first sniff

or that first puff

So im living drug free some might mock

and ridicule me

but it wouldnt even phase me

because i am taking control of my life

and i am NOT letting a couple shots take me

drunk..... because then i have no control

and that is totally against my ways

and my ways stay unlike your life when

you do drugs

So dont let your light burn out

let it shine so it says im

drug free and thats the way ill always be

Sunday, August 2, 2009

Mission Statement
A DRUG-FREE EUROPE
The abuse of illegal drugs is a growing problem all over Europe. Various actions are taken by the European Union, the member states and capitals, cities and municipalities to counteract the problems. However, there is a lack of a common strategy and common goals in the combat against drugs. In addition, some countries and cities in Europe are actively advocating the legalisation of drugs and promote a policy which actively undermines other countries' efforts to limit supply and demand of drugs.
Europe has become a centre for drug trafficking, distribution and consumption of drugs. The spread of drugs is the result of a shattered and resigned and often reactionary policy. Millions of Europeans are affected directly by this policy as drug addicts, parents, relatives or victims of crimes. Drugs claim many victims and cause rejection and suffering.
There can be no other goal than a drug-free Europe. Such a goal is neither utopian, nor impossible. Too often, however politicians and others seem to act according to what they think is possible to do, rather than what is necessary to do.
Comprehensive efforts to combat tobacco is now under way in various countries, including presentation of up-to-date research, lawsuits against the tobacco industry, bans on advertising, sampling and sponsorship. It is necessary to co-ordinate and intensify the combat against drugs in a similar way. To achieve this, there is great demand for general agreement and support regarding the appropriate measures.
Offensive against drugs Countries in Western Europe still have good financial means and other resources to prevent and combat drugs and the use of drugs. It is necessary to mobilise capitals, regional capitals, cities and municipalities all over Europe in the combat against drugs and in efforts to use existing resources as effectively as possible.
Adherence to the United Nations Conventions on Drugs All nations must pledge to adhere to the United Nations' Conventions. This has to be done and monitored in a strict way.
Cannabis products are narcotic drugs All forms of differentiation between so-called "soft" and so-called "hard" drugs must cease. The use of cannabis is detrimental to the health, causes passivity and is addictive. Cannabis and certain other drugs, in some countries regarded as being "soft" should be viewed as other types of narcotic substances in control policy, rehabilitation and preventive measures.
Stop commercial outlets for narcotic drugs Commercial outlets for narcotic drugs, including coffee shops, and other open drug markets or drug scenes in European cities must be closed immediately. Police must be given the authority to act in order to stop the open commercial outlets quickly and effectively.
Put an end to all legal distribution of narcotic drugs The so called "scientific" projects for distribution of heroin is nothing but an attempt to legalise drugs through the back door . This must be prevented by authorising the United Nations Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) to withdraw all import licenses for heroin, when the heroin is intended for use by drug addicts.
A united European leadership against drugs
A drug-political centre might be established where authorities and non-governmental organisations co-operate on various measures against drugs. Such a centre could be a joint venture between the European Union and the Council of Europe to make it possible for a majority of European countries to participate.
One of the most important tasks of such a centre could be to function as a clearinghouse for knowledge and support of research about the damaging effects of drugs on the individual and society. The information could be actively distributed and presented through booklets, seminars and other information activities.
Non-governmental organisations need to be activated. Organisations of various kinds should be called upon to sign a proclamation against drugs and commit themselves to act against drugs and drug abuse. Prime Ministers and/or Presidents of various countries should be urged to express clear support for a restrictive drug policy.
Preventive measures. Each European school could design an action plan on how to achieve a drug-free school, and schools could be encouraged to arrange thematic weeks against drugs. Cities could be given financial, and other, help to start local action groups against drugs and crime.
Young people at risk. Each town and municipality could create an action plan for early discovery of young people experimenting with drugs. Co-operation between child-care services, schools, youth centres, the social services, police, institutions for child psychiatry and others could be developed.
Creation of national, regional and local co-operation groups against drugs should be encouraged. These groups could head the local efforts to carry out the national actionable programmes.
All age groups should have access to support and rehabilitation. Larger cities ought to establish specialised facilities, which could co-ordinate local efforts and provide detailed knowledge about drug addiction and drug addicts.
Offensive action against drug markets. Police ought to intensify their measures against drug dealing aiming at total elimination of drug dealing in the streets, restaurants, clubs etc. Police could be given special education and resources to achieve such a goal.
Offensive action against drugs in night-clubs, discos and similar establishments through co-operation with the owners and organisers of special events. Stickers could be distributed and displayed at various establishments to show that drugs are not accepted and that the establishments co-operate with police and others to counteract the use of and dealing in drugs.
Drug-free prisons. Every imprisoned drug addict should have access to drug-free wards with special rehabilitation programmes.
Customs should be reinforced. Customs ought to be given more resources to make border controls more effective.
New legislation. It would be important to issue guidelines enabling E3uropean states to implement a legislation aiming at prohibiting consumption of narcotic drugs and giving the police more effective possibilities to discover and stop drug abuse, primarily among young people.

http://www.ecad.net/

Drug-Free Europe

Objective: a Drug-Free Europe
Drugs are more that just another social problem. Their use permeates all levels of society. Western Europe is the second largest market for illicit drugs after North America.
According to the European Commission, in the European Union there are up to two million problem drug users.
Drug consumption, particularly among young people, is at historically high levels. A growing concern is the incidence of HIV/AIDS among drug users. Over 8000 people, mainly young men in their 20s and 30s, die of a drugs overdose each year. Drug abuse remains high even if it seems to be leveling off in some Member States.
There is more and more evidence of an increase in the use of cocaine among young Europeans. Estimates show that around 9 million Europeans have used it and that between 3 and 3.5 million have tried the drug in the last year, while as many as 1.5 million are classified as regular users.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe has been formed in response to the dramatic increase in demand for their antidrug activities after it was obvious that there was a real need to coordinate anti-drug public awareness campaigns throughout the European Union

For more detail please visit http://www.fdfe.org/index.htm

Drug Free Australia

Drug Free Australia

Drug Free Australia is a peak body, representing organizations and individuals who value the health and wellbeing of our nation. It plays a key role as a community voice, staying in touch with every day Australians - families and young people - via newsletters, community forums and the media, to ensure a clear message of healthy, drug free lifestyles is assured for generations to come.

DFA Chairman, Craig Thompson is pleased that the Federal Government has demonstrated a true commitment with seeding funding to Drug Free Australia to enable a balanced message to be communicated to concerned Australians. ‘We are now taking drug prevention seriously, from the top down.’ Mr Thompson said.
"Young peoples' health and well-being has been at risk for almost a decade, with an disproportionate amount of funding going into treatment, rather than beginning with a well-resourced prevention strategy. A long-term approach to prevention is needed to see the benefits," Mr Thompson said.

"Until now, there has been much rhetoric about ‘prevention being better than cure’, but the fact is that prevention misses out on the big dollars."

"For example, drug education in schools needs to be given higher priority, with effective, specialist resources, that are available beyond the short funding cycles of three years or four years”.
"Schools play a crucial role in preventing drug problems when students bring drugs to school or use drugs at school. According to research, at least 50% of senior students in Australian school have tried cannabis".

Drug Free Australia will continue to strive for pro health alternatives to illicit drugs and to ensure that harm prevention is not only a household catch phrase, but a reality, put into good practice, throughout our country.

For more detail please visit

http://www.drugfree.org.au