Throughout autumn, Drug-Free World France volunteers increased their presence throughout the country with a series of drug-prevention actions reaching thousands in cities and towns. From the western coast to the Rhône-Alpes, the initiative engaged parents, educators, shopkeepers, and health professionals seeking information on narcotics and synthetic substances.
This activity aligns with growing public discussion in France on youth drug exposure and new synthetic substances in schools. Community leaders express concern about experimentation, and grassroots organizations continue to deliver prevention at a community level. The Truth About Drugs program, developed by L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology, promotes factual materials for informed decisions.
In early October, volunteers in Brittany distributed over a thousand Truth About Drugs booklets to shops and cafés, sparking discussions on synthetic drug spread and family awareness. One restaurant employer in the region stopped consuming drugs after watching an educational video, creating a drug-free workplace.
Throughout October, further outreach in western France led to conversations with pharmacists, municipal workers, and parents. A pharmacist running an addiction-support clinic asked for more materials for patients, and law enforcement requested materials for public use. Café owners appreciated prevention resources, noting concerns about early drug exposure.
In Loire and Rhône-Alpes, volunteers distributed materials on cocaine, with residents noting its visibility. In Reims, volunteers distributed tens of thousands of booklets, with shopkeepers eager for displays. A young manager credited the booklet for helping him stop smoking.
In Paris, extensive activities distributed thousands of booklets, engaging residents and professionals. A psychologist requested a display for her practice, and parents grabbed booklets for their daughter. Residents appreciated accessible street-level resources.
South-west France saw sustained engagement, including a Bordeaux booth. Volunteers conducted impairment-simulation exercises, discussing recreational consumption risks. Merchants emphasized adolescent and young adult awareness.
Other towns, including Agen, welcomed volunteers distributing booklets. In Toulouse, volunteers continued outreach, and in Nice, a stand enabled exchanges with families affected by addiction.
Further outreach in eastern France included booklet distribution in Belfort and Marseille, where community demand for prevention tools is strong.
Across regions, volunteers observed consistent trends: the desire for trustworthy information, eagerness from shopkeepers to support community wellbeing, and openness from young adults sharing experiences. Materials were seen as helpful for family or workplace conversations.
Ivan Arjona-Pelado, representative of the Church of Scientology to European organizations, emphasized the importance of local participation in prevention for public health and societal cohesion.
These efforts align with the Church of Scientology’s commitment to education, drug prevention, and community improvement, recognized as a religion in various European countries.
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