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Title: World Health Day 2025: Scientology Network Promotes a Drug-Free World Through Education and Awareness

Brussels, Belgium, 9th Apr 2025 — In celebration of World Health Day, the Scientology Network aired an ambitious all-day television marathon to address one of the most ravaging public health crises of our time: drug abuse. The programming initiative, which ran throughout the day, was aimed at educating viewers about the threat of drugs and promoting prevention efforts through compelling documentaries, public service announcements (PSAs), and inspiring profiles of grassroots activists who are fighting and addiction in their communities.The marathon “World Health Day Marathon to Shape a Drug-Free Future”, involved the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, the Scientologist-sponsored charity that has brought its evidence-based educational materials to almost 200 countries. As drug overdoses still take lives—especially young adults between the ages of 18–45 according to reports—the campaign emphasized the need for immediate action.(1)A Crisis Demanding Attention Based on recent statistics cited during the marathon, almost half of all American teens have tried illegal drugs by the time they finish high school. This risky behavior is largely responsible for the increasing rate of overdose deaths, which continue to be one of the most common causes of death for young adults.Contributing to the problem are chemical street drugs and prescription medications that are being highly promoted by pharmaceutical companies, both of which are extremely dangerous to naive users.The Truth About Drugs campaign—the cornerstone of the Foundation's activities—works to counteract drug use myths by providing clear, factual information. In partnership with schools, community groups, and government agencies, the foundation supplies educators, parents, and activists with the materials to stop drug...

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