14 November 2006 Every day we are reading stories about ICE (a pure form of crystal methamphetamine). From drug testing on the road to the work place. A positive note re media stories on drug education needed at the work place, while another quote from a former user read "If you use ice, you'll either end up in a mental institution, or in jail, or dead." The heart of any drug prevention campaign will be education, and to that effect the Church of Scientology launched a huge campaign at it's 22nd Anniversary of the International Assocation of Scientologists. The Truth about Drugs brochures and 10 new anti-drug booklets, to be gotten out at a grassroots level were core elements of the campaign. Very popular with the kids, they have already gotten praise from one Australian city council member who told the Church they "saved 3 lives already." The subjects cover Crystal Meth (ICE), Marijuana (top drug in Australia after alcohol), Ecstasy, Heroin, Cocaine, LSD, Crack, abuse of Painkillers or Ritalin, even inhalants like petrol sniffing. Drug Free Ambassadors Australia is the charity and volunteer group running with these materials and is organising lectures to schools and other concerned businesses and community groups, and has been running in Australia for 13 years. Spokesman Cyrus Brooks said, "Undertaking to handle the drug problem is no light task. It's a David and Goliath venture, but if entire communities work together to solve the range of problems associated with drugs, significant strides can be made." "Governments at State and Federal level want more prevention and education, as in the National Strategy on Drug Education and the prevention objectives of the Amphetamine, Ecstasy and Cocaine Prevention and Treatment Plan from NSW Health. The Drug Free Ambassadors are working straight down this line. Every youth that starts makes that informed decision that drugs don't have to be part of his life, is a win for all of us," concluded Mr. Brooks. The International Assocation of Scientologists sponsored a print run of 250,000 booklets for Australia and the Drug Free Ambassadors are offering community groups and individuals these free of charge to kick start an anti-drug campaign in their local area, whether it be in the city or rural communities. Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard said, "One has the choice of being dead with drugs or being alive without them. Drugs rob life of the sensations and joys which are the only reason for living anyhow". The Scientologists are taking this to heart, helping all communities to help salvage individuals from the ravages of drugs, plus help youth make informed decisions about drug-free living. For more information, contact the Ambassadors group at info@drugfreeambassadors.com.au or 02 9692 7308. PHOTO CAPTION: YOUTH WITH NEW BOOKLETS AT CAMPBELLTOWN FISHER'S GHOST FAIR CONTACTS: Cyrus Brooks 0428 755 244 info@drugfreeambassadors.com.au