LOS ANGELES, April 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In observance of World Health Day on April 7, Scientology Network presents a special marathon event featuring the Foundation for a Drug-Free World and its global drug education efforts.
Drug abuse remains a worldwide crisis, costing the United States nearly $820 billion annually and contributing to approximately 585,000 overdose deaths each year. With more than half of individuals aged 12 and older having used illicit drugs, the need for effective prevention through education has never been greater.
The Foundation for a Drug-Free World works to address this crisis by providing factual information about drugs so individuals can understand their harmful effects and make the decision to live drug-free. Through a global network of volunteers and more than 92,000 partnerships with schools, community groups and institutions, the foundation has reached millions across nearly 200 nations.
The impact of this work is reflected in communities worldwide. Kalesi Volatabu, founder of Drug-Free World Fiji, featured on Voices for Humanity, describes the change created through these efforts: “With all the campaigns and partnerships that have been formed, this is one of the greatest things that’s come out of the fight against drugs in Fiji.”
The World Health Day Marathon includes:
- Voices for Humanity, the only ongoing television series dedicated to those working in the streets, schools and communities to combat drugs and other major social ills;
- PSAs to raise awareness of the dangers of drug use; and
- The Truth About Drugs documentary, a powerful and comprehensive look into the true dangers of drugs, from marijuana, opioids and synthetic street drugs to the addictive pharmaceuticals marketed with slick Madison Avenue advertising campaigns.
The World Health Day Marathon begins April 7 at 8:00 a.m. ET.
See the full schedule at scientology.tv/schedule.
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SOURCE Foundation for a Drug-Free World
