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Drug-Free Marshals and East Wave FM teamed up and visited some of the primary school in Lenasia, South Africa. Their purpose was to provide a message about the life-ruining dangers of drugs and to hand out information fliers about the effects of drugs like dagga (cannabis), cocaine, mandrax (a synthetic drug that is highly addictive), alcohol, heroin and ecstasy.
Originally started over a decade ago by the Church of Scientology International as a community service, Drug-Free Marshals has spread internationally and have been supported by community groups, police departments, radio stations and religious groups the world over.
L. Ron Hubbard once said, "Save the child and you save the nation." The Drug-Free Marshals take this to heart.
The day started with a live interview on East Wave FM with Ricky Delgado from Drug-Free Marshals and Simmi from East Wave. Schools visited were Libra Primary, Alpha Primary, Impala Primary, Park Primary and Progress Primary.
Ricky Delgado, the Drug-Free Marshals (DFM) Coordinator, said "The importance of education and information about the dangers of drugs should not be downplayed. When one knows and understands just what kind of damage drugs can do, then one has to alert the rest of society."
Over 5000 fliers were passed out to the school students, lectures were given and many questions about drugs were answered.
"We are working to keep children drug free. Without the work the Drug-Free Marshals are doing right here and now, children will fall into the drug trap. Now, with drug education, they have a chance to be clean and free of drugs." said Ricky.
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