*•.¸(*•.¸♥¸.•*´)¸.•* National Red Ribbon Week- Drug Free America

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ABOUT THE RED RIBBON CAMPAIGN

The National Family Partnership organized the first Nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign®. Since its beginning in 1985, the Red Ribbon has touched the lives of millions of people around the world. In response to the murder of DEA Agent Enrique Camarena, angered parents and youth in communities across the country began wearing Red Ribbons as a symbol of their commitment to raise awareness of the killing and destruction cause by drugs in America.
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In 1988, NFP sponsored the first National Red Ribbon Week® celebration. Today, the Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Since that time, the campaign has reached millions of U.S. children and families.

For more information, please visit RedRibbon.org

💎 SIGNS OF DRUG USE: Teens are known to have mood swings. However, some behavior may indicate more serious issues, such as abuse of drugs and alcohol. Here are some of the warning signs of drug use.                                                           

💎 WHY DO TEENS USE DRUGS?: The teen years are often a time to explore and learn more about themselves as they approach adulthood. Often, this involves experimenting and testing their boundaries. The desire to do something new or risky is a normal part of teen development.                                                                          

💎 WHAT SHOULD YOU KNOW ABOUT MARIJUANA CONCENTRATES/ HONEY BUTANE OIL: A marijuana concentrate is a powerful substance that may look like honey or butter. It is made by extracting THC from marijuana.                                                    

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Since then, the Red Ribbon campaign has taken on national significance.  Wearing red ribbons during the month of October continues to represent our pledge to live drug free and honors the sacrifice of all who have lost their lives in the fight against drugs.

Celebrate Red Ribbon Week in your community or your child’s school, and raise awareness of living a drug free life. Take the opportunity to talk to your kids about drugs.

https://www.dea.gov/redribbon/Toolkit_Page/Red-Ribbon-Fact-Sheet.pdf