NCJ Number
119665
Journal
Bulletin on Narcotics Volume: 37 Issue: 2 and 3 Dated: (April-September 1985) Pages: 91-97
Date Published
1985
Length
7 pages
Annotation
The wide range of drug demand-reduction programs being conducted in Hong Kong include community-involvement projects, preventive drug education and publicity through the mass media (television and radio announcements), and the production of educational and publicity materials.
Abstract
Most of these programs are intended to reach youth. The local district campaigns are held each year to increase public awareness of the dangers of drug abuse and to encourage public support in combating such abuse. A selected volunteer group encourages youth to participate in planning, organizing, and implementing drug-abuse prevention projects. A program called Youth Against Drugs Scheme, launched in 1981, is open to all youth groups. It permits youth to plan and implement anti-narcotics publicity projects in their own way, with limited adult supervision. These programs have proven successful in involving youth in the fight against drug abuse and associated problems.