2. Introduction: History and What It
Stands For
• A national anti-drug initiative in the USA.
• For almost 30 years, it has been celebrated by school and local
organizations throughout the USA during the last week of October.
• Aims at raising awareness about the abuses of
tobacco
alcohol
drug use
3. Why Kids Should Be Taught The
Importance Of Red Ribbon Week?
• They’re easily influenced by peers
• TV and internet at times glorifies tobacco and alcohol,
making them a vulnerable group
5. 1. Make Your Kids Familiar with the
Dangers of Drug Use
• Talk to them about it - explain how it hurts them and the
entire family unit.
• Take them substance abuse prevention presentations.
• And, understand them better by listening.
6. 2. Show Them the 'Reality'
• Watch educational videos.
• Do an outreach at a hospital helping cancer patients who
had been addicted to either Tobacco, alcohol or drugs.
Children below 8 years shouldn't be subjected to this
content
• Use the Internet as a tool to show them the reality of
substance abuse.
7. 3. Encourage Them to Form A
Support Group
• Encourage your children to get involved with their friends in
community activities
• Help them plan school level activities that are fun and
informative and spread awareness about drug abuse
• Support their choice of friends that steer clear of drugs
• Be aware of the school’s activity list
8. Website: http://www.redribbonresources.com/
Address: 1 Huntington Quadrangle Melville, NY 11747
Contact: +1 631-848-3136
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