{"id":102905,"date":"2024-01-17T05:00:03","date_gmt":"2024-01-17T10:00:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=102905"},"modified":"2024-01-16T18:40:05","modified_gmt":"2024-01-16T23:40:05","slug":"scientology-supported-nonprofit-seeks-to-cut-off-drug-demand-in-belgium-a-country-where-cocaine-and-crack-use-has-soared","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/scientology-supported-nonprofit-seeks-to-cut-off-drug-demand-in-belgium-a-country-where-cocaine-and-crack-use-has-soared\/","title":{"rendered":"Scientology-Supported Nonprofit Seeks to Cut Off Drug Demand in Belgium, a Country Where Cocaine and Crack Use Has Soared"},"content":{"rendered":"

LOS ANGELES, Calif., and BRUSSELS, Belgium, Jan. 17, 2024 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) — A Brussels-based drug education and prevention initiative supported by the Church of Scientology is optimistic that drug education can still prevail despite current drug trends. According to the president of\u00a0Dites Non<\/em>\u00a0\u00e0 La\u00a0Drogue\u00a0<\/em>(Say No to Drugs), Julie Delvaux, the importance and effectiveness of drug prevention has been grossly underestimated.<\/p>\n

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Photo Caption: Say No to Drugs president Julie Delvaux (center) with her Say No to Drugs team is more passionate than ever to expand their campaign to reach youth before they begin to experiment with drugs.<\/em><\/p>\n

The use of crack and cocaine has become a greater challenge than terrorism, according to\u00a0Belgium\u2019s justice minister<\/a>. Antwerp is the largest cocaine trafficking hub in Europe. But it isn’t just Antwerp that is affected. In fact, there have been more criminal acts in the neighborhoods surrounding Brussels\u2019 Midi Station than around stations in the country\u2019s 13 Flemish cities combined\u2014including Antwerp. And the record amount of the drug pouring into the country is providing the raw material to manufacturing plants that,\u00a0according to media reports,\u00a0<\/a>are now \u201calso gaining prominence in Europe.\u201d<\/p>\n

But Delvaux and her volunteers are optimistic because they know the Truth About Drugs educational materials of Foundation for a Drug-Free World are effective. The youth-friendly booklets and audiovisual materials provide factual information on the most commonly abused drugs. These properties and the free online drug education e-course<\/a> enable people to make educated decisions about drugs. Armed with the facts and the opportunity to think for themselves on this vital subject, youth and adults are empowered to live drug-free. So the volunteers are determined and eager to expand the reach of their campaign.<\/p>\n

They are also inspired by Scientology Founder L.\u00a0Ron\u00a0Hubbard whose research found \u201cthat the single most destructive element present in our current culture is drugs.\u201d<\/p>\n

The UN Office on Drugs and Crime<\/a> stresses that \u201cPrevention strategies based on scientific evidence working with families, schools, and communities can ensure that children and youth, especially the most marginalized and poor, grow and stay healthy and safe into adulthood and old age. For every dollar spent on prevention, at least ten can be saved in future health, social and crime costs.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is vital to provide young people, parents and teachers with the Truth About Drugs,\u201d says Delvaux.<\/p>\n

To take part in drug prevention activities organized by Say No to Drugs Brussels, contact Julie Delvaux at\u00a0info@ditesnonaladrogue.be<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0info@zegneentegendrugs.be<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Active in Belgium for more than 20 years, the Say No to Drugs Association is the Brussels chapter of the\u00a0Foundation for a Drug-Free World<\/a>.<\/p>\n

For more information on\u00a0Foundation for a Drug-Free World<\/a>, watch its\u00a0public service announcements<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0The Truth About Drugs\u2014Real People, Real Stories<\/em><\/a>\u00a0documentary, or episodes of\u00a0Voices for Humanity<\/em><\/a>\u00a0on the Scientology Network about drug-prevention activists who use the campaign to create positive change. Scientology Network is available in 17 languages, including French and Dutch, on DIRECTV Channel 320, DIRECTV STREAM, AT&T U-verse, and streams at Scientology.tv, on mobile apps, and via the Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV platforms.<\/p>\n

Since launching with an introduction by Scientology ecclesiastical leader\u00a0Mr. David Miscavige<\/a>\u00a0in March 2018, the Scientology Network has been viewed in 237 countries and territories in 17 languages.<\/p>\n

LEARN MORE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.drugfreeworld.org<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.drugfreeworld.org\/course<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/voicesforhumanity.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/documentaries\/the-truth-about-drugs.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/documentaries\/they-said-they-lied.html<\/a><\/p>\n

MULTIMEDIA:<\/strong><\/p>\n

VIDEO<\/strong><\/p>\n

https:\/\/voicesforhumanity.tv<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/documentaries\/the-truth-about-drugs.html<\/a><\/p>\n

https:\/\/www.scientology.tv\/documentaries\/they-said-they-lied.html<\/a><\/p>\n

IMAGE link for media: https:\/\/www.Send2Press.com\/300dpi\/24-0117-s2p-cosdelvaux-300dpi.jpg<\/a><\/p>\n

Photo Caption: Say No to Drugs president Julie Delvaux (center) with her Say No to Drugs team is more passionate than ever to expand their campaign to reach youth before they begin to experiment with drugs.<\/p>\n

TAGS: #DitesNonaLaDrogue #TruthAboutDrugs #DrugFreeWorld #DrugEducation #Scientology #ScientologyNetwork<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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