Partnership for a Drug-Free America

Wednesday, November 17, 2004

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Making a Difference

"What a great help to others."

"I commend your efforts to educate the public."

"Your story touched me deeply."

Parents, caregivers, teens and others share their feedback.

Remembering Travis Swan

Travis Swan was 22 years old when he decided to take his own life. He began using drugs in high school. In his second year of college he admitted to his mother that he had an addiction to methamphetamine and bravely asked that she help him. read more or make a donation in memory of Travis.

For Teens

• Effects of drugs like marijuana and Ecstasy.

• How to tell if a friend has a drug problem.

• Talking to my friend about his or her problem.

• Is my drug and alcohol use out of control?

• First-person stories on drug abuse.

• Anti-drug TV ads.

• All-new features for teens.

Help Prevent Teens From Smoking

Do you know the truth^® -- the successful youth anti-smoking media campaign? The Citizens' Commission to Protect the Truth is seeking one million signatures on its petition demanding that tobacco companies accede to funding of the Public Education Fund.

For Parents

• Check out our updated Help for Parents section.

• Tips on preventing your child from using drugs or alcohol.
(Made possible by a grant from the MetLife Foundation)

• Ways to talk to your child.

• Find out if your child is using.

• Stories by people who have been there.

• Specific drugs and their effects.

• All-new features for parents.

Memorials

Justin B.
November 1980 - July 2002
Even when someone thinks they are in control, it only takes one time and it may be their last time. More �

Rachel C.
February 1985 - November 2003
This mother, daughter, sister, friend will be missed forever more. She was so beautiful. She is our angel. More �

Kevin B.
December 1986 - December 2002
On our 17th birthday we went to a rave to celebrate. We were rollin' on Ecstasy and smoking weed, having the time of our lives -- or so we thought. More �

Make a Memorial Contribution �
See all Memorials �

Latest News & Highlights

The Partnership to Honor NBC's Tom Brokaw at "Making A Difference Gala" on 11/29

Partnership for a Drug-Free America to Partner With Outdoor Life Network to Reach Teens at Gravity Games

Anti-Marijuana Advertising Linked to Positive Changes in Youth Drug Attitudes

The MetLife Foundation and the Partnership launch "Parent Talk" a radio campaign to help parents monitor their teens.

In-Depth Features

Pseudoephedrine and its use in the manufacture of Meth — More in our Meth Alert

Cough and Cold Medicine Abuse — Parent�s Guide

Ecstasy. Get Answers to Your Questions

Parent's Guide to Inhalants Prevention

Misuse of Medicine

Ecstasy and Party Drugs: One Girl's Road to Recovery

Keeping Tabs on Kids

Ecstasy and Meth: Resources for Parents

We would like to gratefully acknowledge the contribution of the Screen Actors Guild and the American Federation of Television and Radio Artists in the ongoing success of this initiative.