The Foundation for a Drug-Free World set up an educational booth at Glendale Cruise Night on July 25, 2026, reaching out to families, youth, and community members with factual information about drugs and the importance of living drug-free. Volunteers distributed booklets and engaged with hundreds of attendees, empowering them with knowledge to make informed decisions and prevent substance abuse.
Throughout the event, many young visitors took the "Drug-Free Pledge," promising to lead drug-free lives and set positive examples for their peers. Parents expressed pride as their children committed to staying away from drugs. The booth featured informative booklets, educational displays, and interactive activities designed to make drug-free living popular and accessible.
The evening highlighted the profound impact of proactive drug education through personal encounters. One emotional interaction involved a local resident who shared the tragic story of his nephew—a promising college professor who died from a fentanyl overdose at age 27. He stressed that early prevention is the only true key to stopping the consequences of drug abuse, noting his nephew's repeated failed attempts to overcome addiction once it had taken hold.
Another touching moment came when a legal representative from a law firm specializing in defense for youth charged with drug offenses visited the booth. He expressed that he previously felt helpless to intervene before young people entered the legal system. After reviewing the Truth About Drugs materials, he gained renewed hope, realizing that distributing these factual booklets provides a tangible way to help kids before they get into trouble.
The Foundation's Truth About Drugs campaign provides straightforward, factual information that enables individuals to make their own informed decisions, recognizing that lecturing is ineffective. The campaign includes community activities that promote drug-free living and involve all ages. Events like Glendale Cruise Night demonstrate that conversations, education, and community involvement are powerful tools in preventing drug abuse.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World is a nonprofit that empowers youth and adults with factual information about drugs so they can make informed decisions. With support from sponsors such as the Church of Scientology, it provides the secular Truth About Drugs program and materials free of charge. Through a worldwide network of volunteers, 100 million drug prevention booklets have been distributed, and tens of thousands of awareness events have been held in some 180 countries. Free Truth About Drugs E-Courses are available at drugfreeworld.org/course/.
