Red Ribbon Week

Red Ribbon Resources

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

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

Ideas for Red Ribbon Week

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.

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.

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

Website: http://www.redribbonresources.com/ Address: 1 Huntington Quadrangle Melville, NY 11747Contact: +1 631-848-3136

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