Downtown Atlanta was host to a concert promoting drug awareness
ATLANTA, Oct. 30 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 26th, downtown Atlanta played
stage to a live band as Narconon of Georgia celebrated Red Ribbon Week at
Woodruff Park. A local band, sponsored by Narconon, took center stage at
Woodruff Park, on the corner of Auburn Ave and Peachtree Street downtown. The
songs written by Michael Jackson, Louis Armstrong, as well as original
compositions had park goers dancing. Government workers, college students,
tourists and people from all walks of life stopped to hear the music and the
message promoting a drug-free world.
"Our goal is to educate people on the dangers of drug abuse," commented Mary
Rieser, Executive Director for The Narconon Georgia Drug Rehab Center. "One
way is celebrating Red Ribbon Week, with live music and drug education
literature warning young and old alike about the dangers of drug abuse. Drug
prevention is easier, less expensive, and saves lives. Life can be great
without drugs and our big party today proved that point.
"We must have passed out three thousand pieces of literature on drug
education," comments Ms. Rieser. "Thousands stopped to listen to the band, and
everyone was dancing. It was a great time. This has been a tradition for
several years, and the turnout just gets better every year. While Narconon
Georgia's main focus is helping former drug abusers live healthy, drug-free,
productive lives, effective drug prevention on a big level is imperative for
the survival of this civilization."
Red Ribbon Week began after the murder Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena in 1985 and his family wanted to ensure that he
did not die in vain. In 1988, Red Ribbon Week was recognized nationally with
President Ronald and First Lady Nancy Reagan serving as the Honorary Chairs.
Today, the Red Ribbon Celebration brings millions of people together to raise
awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug addiction and
violence prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. It is the
largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the
United States.
Narconon of Georgia is dedicated to helping people with drug addiction and to
preventing drug abuse through community involvement and drug education. More
information: www.drugsno.com .
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*(Photo Caption: Narconon Georgia celebrating Red Ribbon.)
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SOURCE Narconon of Georgia
Mary Rieser, Executive Director of Narconon of Georgia, 1-877-413-3073,
narcononofga@yahoo.com
