Drug Demand Reduction

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Drug Demand Reduction

• Incorporating DDR into everyday activities

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CAP - DDR Vision

• To be a leading force in Americas drug demand
  reduction strategy through the development of
  tomorrows leaders in volunteer community service
  for a drug-free world.

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DDR Mission Statement

• The Civil Air Patrol Drug Demand Reduction
  program assists squadrons, groups, wings, and
  regions to instill an aggressive, positive,
  drug-free attitude in Civil Air Patrol
  members, Air Force families, DoD civilians, and
  school-age children through a comprehensive
  program.

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• Promotes CAP as a positive community service
  lifestyle.
• Encourages youth to remain in school.
• Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and
  awareness.
• Provides positive activities as an alternative to
  drugs and gang violence.

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Program Elements

• CAP School Program
• Education and Training
• Community Outreach Activities

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CAP School Program

• Squadrons within the schools
• During school, after school
• Parkland Magnet Middle School Rockville,
  MD MD-801

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Education and Training

• Provide substance abuse information and classes
• Support CAP units with training materials
• Facilitate training conferences for DDR personnel
• Provide portable display booths to units

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Community Outreach

• Support local community coalitions and events
• Provide assistance to community projects
• Red Ribbon Week
• Community Health Fairs
• Parent Groups
• Family Community Centers

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Tools to Assist

• Display Booth - Drug ID Kit
• DDR Lesson Plans Power Point Presentationswww.c
  ap.gov/visitors/members/drug_demand_ reduction
• Free NIDA items www.nida.nih.gov
• DDR Catalog

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DDR Catalog

• Must use approved DDR Budget Process
• Unit pays shipping
• Unit Wing Region National Vendor
• Must have DDR Connection with event
• After Action Report required

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REVIEW
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Incorporating DDR into everyday activities
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Education and training

• DDR lesson plans (online)
• Safety briefings
• Posters
• Handouts (booklets, CDs, cards)
• Create a drug-free and tobacco-free environment
  and lifestyle

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Community Outreach

• Recruitment booths
• Open Houses
• Aerospace events for families
• Health fairs
• Parent groups
• Back to School nights

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Ideas?
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Questions?