All school districts receive funds from the federal government, through the Department of Education, to support anti-drug education efforts.
John Walters

All too many young people are receiving mixed messages and inaccurate information about drugs.
John Walters

As parents, we need to talk to young people about drugs and make sure they understand that drugs are dangerous, addictive substances that can ruin their lives and harm their communities.
John Walters

Educating young people about the harms of drugs is essential.
John Walters

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John Walters

In recent years, we have been sending a clear, consistent signal about the harms of drugs, particularly marijuana, which for most young people is the first illegal drug that they are exposed to.
John Walters

It has become much more difficult to smuggle dangerous substances across our borders over the past three years, and this is creating real problems for drug traffickers.
John Walters

It is very rewarding to serve the country by helping President Bush work to reduce the drug problem.
John Walters

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John Walters

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John Walters


Marijuana is a much bigger part of the American addiction problem than most people - teens or adults - realize.
John Walters

Parents should monitor their behavior, know who their friends are, and keep track of what they do.
John Walters

Research shows that parents are the single biggest influence on children - if you are worried about your teen and drugs, talk to them.
John Walters

Some of these pro-drug messages come from popular culture.
John Walters

Teen drug use went up dramatically in the 1990s.
John Walters

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John Walters

The purpose of random testing is not to catch, punish, or expose students who use drugs, but to save their lives and discover abuse problems early so that students can grow up and learn in a drug-free environment.
John Walters

There are now more teens going into treatment for marijuana dependency than for all other drugs combined.
John Walters

This was a result of a number of factors, but we do know that the messages kids get about the harms of drugs has a significant impact on their decision on whether or not to use.
John Walters

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John Walters