Each October, schools nationwide engage in "Red Ribbon Week,” a drug-abuse prevention campaign that teaches students of all grade levels about alcohol, tobacco, drugs, and ways to prevent use. This year, from October 24th through the 30th, PESA staffer Jesus Gonzalez supported Los Angeles Leadership Academy High School by delivering a series of informative presentations on drugs and user prevention.
Students learned about the different forms drugs can take, from tablets and liquids to inhalants and powders. They also learned about the adverse mental and physical effects of these drugs and how quickly they can become addictive. To test their knowledge, students engaged in lively discussions to answer questions like: Why might you or your peers use or abuse drugs? What might happen if you use drugs repeatedly? And, how have drugs impacted you, your friends, or your family?