Former addict now training as a Christian minister uses the Truth About Drugs curriculum to help others.

With seven overdose deaths in Cleveland in a single day, now is the time to act if you suspect a family member or friend is using heroin.

Volunteers from Scientology Church in Brussels reach out to parents and kids with the truth about drugs.

Whether they live in New York, Moscow or South Africa, kids often think they know about drugs. But after watching the Foundation for a Drug-Free World videos, they usually realize—they didn't have a clue.

The 2016 Olympics saw the launch of an unprecedented drug prevention campaign determined to spread the truth about drugs throughout Brazil. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World built a corps of local volunteers passionate about ending the country's crack epidemic.

Five recent letters from teachers, school resource officers and community leaders who use the Truth About Drugs materials illustrate the impact—and urgency—of drug education.

Not only did they bring home the Gold, they are gold-medal examples for the next generation as advocates of drug-free living in an era when that example is urgently needed.

Residents of Rio de Janeiro, Olympians, thousands of volunteers and the Foundation for a Drug-Free World have joined forces to tackle the drug epidemic with a massive multi-media drug prevention campaign.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published a study calling for "education about the potentially life-threatening consequences of synthetic cannabinoid use." The Foundation for a Drug-Free World makes drug education materials on synthetic drugs available to educators, law enforcement and civic and community organizations to provide this urgently needed service.

Brussels drug prevention group joins forces with organizers and athletes of West African football tournament to reach players and fans with the truth about drugs.

Residents in Seattle's Queen Anne neighborhood enjoyed the annual National Night Out block party at the Church of Scientology.

The loss of his nephew to cocaine inspired a Tanzanian man to find a solution to drug abuse. He has opened a chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World in his hometown.

Drug-Free World Volunteers reach out with The Truth About Drugs to school resource officers with factual information about the effects of drugs.

13th annual drug-free Czech Republic "Cyclo-Run" gathers support for drug-free living.

While the Olympics have drawn world attention to Brazil, there are many who are playing a different game—a dead-end game of crack addiction in the slums of the city. The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is working with hundreds of volunteers from local churches and nonprofits to reverse the country's deadly crack epidemic.

Third Annual Foundation for a Drug-Free Europe conference salutes the U.N. Office of Drugs and Crime (UNODC), which emphasizes drug education in their campaign this year.

Volunteers from the Belgian chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World raise awareness of the drug problem in their country.

Creating partnerships with civic and nonprofit organizations to bring the truth about drugs to the people of Brazil.

Volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World reached 300,000 with effective drug education at the UEFA football games.

Volunteers from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World handed out 300,000 copies of drug education booklets during the UEFA football games.

Tackling drug abuse in Sophiatown, South Africa

Bringing the truth about drugs to the youth of the Northern Italy town of Brescia.

Volunteers from the Church of Scientology St. Petersburg, Russia, hand out thousands of copies of The Truth About Drugs to counter drug abuse with the cold, hard facts.

A video published July 13, 2016, on Scientology.org shows the impact of common endeavor to eradicate drug abuse among Maori youth.

Taiwan Scientologists mark International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with an all-out drug education and prevention campaign.

Drug-Free World chapters in countries around the world marked International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with drug prevention activities. Two Ghana men, who discovered the program independently, were part of the international commemoration.

The Church of Scientology Tokyo hosted an International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking drug prevention forum to look at the issue and successful programs to curb drug abuse.

Committed to drug prevention throughout the year, volunteers from the Brussels branch of the Churches of Scientology for Europe marked International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking with a series of drug prevention events that flanked the UN's message for the year—"Listen first."

Active in drug education and prevention throughout the year, Drug-Free World chapters in South Africa marked the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking as the culmination of a concerted drive to bring an end to the country's drug epidemic.

On the first anniversary of the opening of the Scientology Information Center and six humanitarian centers in downtown Clearwater, the Church of Scientology to host a block party to celebrate a year of progress, working with the community in Clearwater and throughout Tampa Bay to address vital community issues.

Markham City Council proclaims June 26, 2016, as United Nations International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Launching a drug-free summer in style.

Church of Scientology Seattle hosts Drug-Free World conference in honor of International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.

Alcohol seems innocent enough—after all, they say, "everyone" drinks at bars and on social occasions. But the volunteers from the Church of Scientology Nuoro are reaching out to young people with the truth about alcohol. And it turns out not to be the innocent diversion popular culture endorses.

Volunteers from the Seattle, Washington, chapter of the Foundation for a Drug-Free World empower youth with The Truth About Marijuana.

Volunteers reached out to North Greenwood neighborhood to help young people and their families avoid the tragedy of drug abuse and addiction.

Drug-Free South makes a splash in Music City by distributing The Truth About Marijuana booklets to hundreds of country music fans outside the CMA Music Festival.

Volunteers bring award-winning drug education materials to Kent International Festival to help King County, Washington, residents take effective action to end the region's drug epidemic.

Scientology News reports drug prevention open house and forum at the National Scientology Organization of Mexico brings together community leaders in the name of a drug-free Mexico.

Seattle Scientologists attend a drug prevention workshop to hone their skills in reaching teens with the truth about drugs.

Roundtable at the Church of Scientology of Los Angeles examines public health crisis from marijuana abuse.

The Say No to Drugs Association of Belgium set up a drug information stand at Festival Ezperando to help youth steer clear of drug abuse and addiction.

Volunteers from across South Africa are sprinting to break all records on drug prevention. Setting a goal to delivering 100 drug education lectures before International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, they are reaching thousands of youth with the truth about drugs.

Drug prevention group seeks to reach youth before they begin to experiment with drugs.

Pan-African drug prevention conference hosted by Church of Scientology Johannesburg

To counter the drug abuse epidemic affecting the city, Drug-Free South volunteers hit the streets distributing copies of The Truth About Drugs in Nashville's busy downtown district.

Foundation for a Drug-Free World invited to South Africa SEFSA Leaders Summit. Drug prevention is an essential factor in a strong future for the country.

Tampa area bands including WD-HAN and Lions After Dark raise awareness for living a drug-free life with a rockin' concert on the 20th of November in the courtyard of Ybor's famous Cuban Club