Anti-Drug Documentaries

I was blown away by the anti-drug documentary I saw a few weeks ago at the IAS event. (IAS is the International Association of Scientologists and every summer David Miscavige gives a mid-year report on what the IAS in sponsoring).

They are online now too. Check it out here.

Scientology Program Promotes Personal Freedom for Pakistani Youth

Freedom from drugs is the theme with 50 youth sworn in as Drug-Free Marshals at the Pakistani Independence Day celebration in Brussels.

The Church of Scientology International European Public Affairs Office partnered with the Pakistan Businessmen Forum of Belgium and the Institute for Peace and Development to help 50 Pakistani youth commit to live drug-free lives at this week’s celebration of the 62nd anniversary of Pakistani independence held in the Belgian capital.

More than 600 members of the Belgian Pakistani community looked on while the young people were sworn in as Drug-Free Marshals, taking an oath in the Urdu language to live drug-free lives and help their friends and families do the same.

The Church of Scientology’s presentation of its anti-drug campaign to the Belgian Pakistani community, including three short video clips that raised awareness of the devastating effects of marijuana, alcohol, and heroin, could not have been more timely. It addressed the very issue raised by last Tuesday’s announcement by Pakistan’s Ministry for Narcotics Control that there are an estimated 620,800 drug addicts in Pakistan, 77% of them heroin users.

In October 1947, just months after Pakistan gained its independence, Muhammad Ali Jinnah, first Governor-General of Pakistan, said, “My message to you all is of hope, courage and confidence. Let us mobilize all our resources in a systematic and organized way and tackle the grave issues that confront us with grim determination and discipline worthy of a great nation.” Today, one of those issues is drug abuse and addiction.

“In today’s world, independence means more than political sovereignty,” said Marc Bromberg, managing director of the European Public Affairs Office of the Church of Scientology International. “Freedom from drug abuse and addiction is a significant aspect of an independent life.”

For more information on the anti-drug programs of the Church of Scientology visit the Scientology web site.

Scientology in Taiwan Spreading the Word on the Truth about Drugs

Recently awarded for their work in combating drug abuse and addiction, the Church of Scientology continues its work to provide the truth about drugs

The Church of Scientology of Taiwan is not content to have received the Ministry of Interior’s annual Excellent Religious Group Award for the sixth time. On the contrary, this award has merely served to inspire young Scientologists to work faster and help their country.

Dedicated to helping the next generation avoid the tragedy of drug abuse and addiction, over the past year alone the Church of Scientology conducted 99 drug education events in Taiwan and distributed 45,150 anti-drug booklets.

Young Scientologists take to the streets during peak traffic, and distribute copies of The Truth about Drugs series of drug education booklets. They know that when young people know the truth about drugs they will make the right choice to stay drug free.

L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Scientology religion, warned, “The planet has hit a barrier which prevents any widespread social progress—drugs and other biochemical substances.” The Church of Scientology of Taiwan is committed to reversing this trend and making Taiwan the first drug-free country.

For more information on the Drug education activities of the Church of Scientology, visit the Scientology web site.