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New Educational DVD on Drug Abuse Prevention

On September 16, 2025, the Narcotics and Stimulant Abuse Prevention Center will release a new educational DVD titled "Power to Choose the Future - Important Messages about Drugs." This DVD will be available for purchase on the foundation's website. Designed primarily for upper elementary school students, this DVD promotes drug abuse prevention education in a way that is easy to understand and relatable, ideal for children experiencing this situation for the first time. It includes two segments: a 13-minute introduction and a 7-minute follow-up, ensuring teachers can incorporate the material within a single class period.

Content Overview

The primary aim of the DVD is to impart accurate knowledge about drugs to children and deepen their understanding of drug abuse prevention. Utilizing an animated format, the story features the anthropomorphic character Dr.