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DOCUMENT RESUME SP 030 505 the White House Conference for A DOCUMENT RESUME ED 298 100 SP 030 505 TITLE The White House Conference for a Drug Free America. Final Report. INSTITUTION White House Conference on a Drug Free America, Washington, DC. PUB DATE Jun 88 NOTE 246p. AVAILABLE FROM Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, DC 20402. PUB TYPE Reports - Descriptive (141) EDRS PRICE MF01/PC10 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS *Change Strategies; *Drug Abuse; *Drug Education; Drug Legislation; Parent Responsibility; *Prevention; Social Action; *Social Problems; *Substance Abuse; Values ABSTRACT The first section of this conference report on a drug-free America presents an overview addressing three areas: the scope of the drug problem in the United States; its evolution; and some proposed solutions. In the second section, recommendations for action are made for prevention of drug abuse that may be achieved through multiple strategies that address the unique characteristics, cultural diversity and structure found in each community in America. The point is made that prevention must be comprehensive, involving all systems (educational, medical, law :nforcement, religious, family, business, etc.), and each community must have a specific plan of action. Examples of programs are given at the end of each chapter. The appendices include a summary of recommendations as well as lists of 400 resource organizations and reading and audio/visual materials for students, teachers, parents, and health professionals (27 items). (JD) XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXkXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX X Reproductions supplied by EDRS are the best that can be made m X from the original document. U xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx*xxxxxxxx*xxxxxxx O O I. 00 "THE WHI1E HOUSE CONFERENCE FOR A DRUG FREE AMERICA ............ .(1K erriTZT- Ffi iT'T ; AA il If-, a . `IT U S DEPARTMENT OF or.fe of EouLational EOUCATION Research and Improvement EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES INFORMATION CENTER (ERIC) This document has been received from the personreproduced as originating it or organization Minor changes heal: been madeto improve reproduction duality Pomts of mew or oomfons statedin this docu meet do not neLessaniy representofficial Or RI position or policy FINAL REPORT JUNE 1988 2 Library of Congress nataloging in Publication Data White I loose Conference for a Drug Free America Final Report 88-600553 3 The White House Conference fora Drug Free America Final Report June 1988 The war on drugs cannot be won alone by soldiers in the Jungles of South America or police officers in the alleys ofour cities, or lab technicians in the health departments of our businesses. Skirmishes can be plight there, but the war must be won in the conscience, the attitude, the character of Americans as a people. So longas we tolerate drugs, think they are sophisticated or mildly risque,,we will never rid ourselves of this national albatross." Lois Haight Herrington Chairman For sale by the Superintendent of Documents, U S Government PrintingOffice Washington, 1) C. 20402 THE WHITE HOUSE CONFERENCE FOR A DRUG FREEAMERICA To the President of the United States and Members of the 100th Congress: As Chairman of the White House Conference fora Drug Free America, I hereby forward the Final Report,as mandated by the Anti-Drug Abuse Act of 1986 and 3y Executive Orderof the President, May 1987. It has been bothmy pleasure and my privilege to serve as Chairman of this nation-wideeffort. In compiling this report, the Conferencemet throughout the country in seven diverse cities. We listened intentlyto the views of thousands of citizens We asked questions,stimulated debate, and profited by the insight of national,state and local officials. We also heard from law enforcement, healthcare and research professionals, corporate and labor leaders,parents, educators, media and entertainment figures, and sports heroes.We in- volved both young and old whose livesare dedicated to fight- ing the scourge of illegal drugsas well as those who have been directly or indirectly tainted by drugs. We receivedthe insight of our 127 distinguished Presidential Conferees. In essence, we drew on the innate wisdom andgood sense of the American people, and this report reflects their views.This report is the first of its kind where Americans from everywhere joined together to forge solutions to the illegaldrug problem. The report reflects our extensive findings aboutthe scope and character of the problem and offers wideranging suggestions about how to combat it, both in andout of government. It is the hope of each participant and Conferee thatwe have made a con- tribution to our \ ictory in thewar on drugs. We pledge our as- surance that our dedication to achieving a drug-free America will continue. Respectfully yours, Lo ,/ Haight Herrington Chairman STATEMENT OF THE CHAIRMAN Drugs threaten to destroy the United States as we know it. From both within and without, this country is being attacked as never before in its history. But in every part of the land, Americans are beginning to fight back. Indifference iind denial are yielding to a growing national commitment to turn the tide against illicit drug use and trafficking. People are changing their formerly tolerant attitude towards those who sell drugs and those who use them. This report of the White House Conference for a Drug Free America reflects findings about the scope and character of the drug problem and offers wide ranging suggestions for how to combat it. An undertaking of this magnitude requires tht. help of Americans from every walk of life, every parr of the country, every social and political background. While we received the aid of a large number of scholars and experts, just as importantly we drew upon the wisdom of the American people. The out- standing adults and youngsters whose names are listed in the back of this report were joined by thousands of other fellow Americans all of whom contributed their personal experiences and their insight into removing the impediments to a drug-free America. It should be noted that many gave not only of their time and effort, often traveling hundreds of miles to a regional or national meeting, they also incurred financial loss. Others risked retaliation personally or professionally to step forward and inform us. We must follow the example of these committed people and profit from their guidance. We must assure that their solutions will be part of the national effort in the years to come. We must take what we have learned together and go forward and overcome those who would undermine our Nation. This is a strong report which honestly reflects what we learned. In fighting a battle like this one, we cannot waste our resources or divert our energies by catering to special interests or bowing to bureaucratic turf wars. The White House Conference for a Drug Free America was a first in both its ,tze and its scope. The Conference was not limited to insular or preconceived attitudes. It reflected integrated view points from many diverse groups and individu- als This diversity reflects the vision of the 100th Congress which created this unique opportunity. We appreciate the help and support of many individual Members of Congress and their staffs who have given us the benefit of their time, insight and expertise. As Chairman, I also want to express appreciation to the outstanding Presi- dential Conferees, many of whom gave generously of their time and support to meet and help synthesize the massive amount of information gathered from the Conference. Their vv ork and ours is not over. Theyare committed 6 1 to assuring that the Conference is just the beginning of our assault on America's drug problem. Finally, as Chairman, I wish to acknowledge the contribution of President Ronald Reagan and First Lady Nancy Reagan, whose inspirational leader- ship has helped change Americans' attitudes and spurred us to action. The First Lady, in particular, has devoted herself tirelessly to this effort. The hopes and prayers of all of us involved in this undertaking are that we have made a valuable contribution to America's victory in the war on drugs. I know I speak on behalf of all involved in giving our assurance that our dedication to achieving this victory will continue for years to come. Lois Haight Herrington Chairman Washington, D.0 June 1988 7 CONFEREES Lois Haight Herrington Chairman Donna M. Alvarado The Honorable William J. Bennett Director of ACTION Secretary of Education District of Columbia Peter B. Bensinger Naya Arbiter Bensinger, DuPont & Associates Amity, Inc. Chicago, Illinois Phoenix, Arizona Avis Birely The Honorable John Arhcroft Boys & Girls Homes Governor of Montgomery County Missouri Ashton, Maryland Denise L. Austin Betty Loucin Blackmon ESPN Sports Network Johnson County Substance Abuse Washington, D.C. Services, Inc. Shawnee, Kansas Robert L. Backman The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter- The Honorable Otis R. Bowen Day Saints Secretary of Health and Human Salt Lake City, Utah Services Wilford Sherrill Bailey, Ph.D. James R. Bowerman The National Collegiate Athletic Perry Hall Senior High School Association Baltimore, Maryland Auburn University, Alabama Joan A. Brann Joseph Roland Barbera Within You, Inc. Hanna-Barbera Productions Berkeley, California Hollywood, California Thomas H. Bruinooge Kenneth Lee Barun Bruinooge & Associates Ronald McDonald Children Rutherford, New Jersey Charities Oakbrook, Illinois Walton E. Burdick IBM Corporation Peter Bell Armonk, New York Minnesota Institute on Black Chemical Abuse James Edward Burke Minneapolis, Minnesota Johnson & Johnson Corp. New Brunswick, New Jersey CONFEREES The Hon. James H. Burnley IV George R. Doering, Jr. Secretary of Transportation Ramapo Counseling Center Spring Valley, New York Edward F. Calesa Health Learning Systems, Inc William Frederick Dohr West Palm Beach, Florida Sterling Homes Company Corona del Mar, California Morris Edward Chafetz, M.D. Health Education Foundation Lora H. Donoho, Ph.D. District of Columbia Mount Vernon Nazarene College Mount Vernon, Ohio John Stephen Chamberlin Avon Products, Inc. Brice B. Durbin New York, New York National Federation of State High School Associations William E.
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