Nashville, TN, June 18, 2022 — (PR.com) — A week away from the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Church of Scientology Nashville has rededicated itself to stewardship of the “other pandemic” – drug abuse and addiction.

Drug overdose deaths among 14 to 18 year olds nearly doubled between 2019 and 2020 and the numbers continue to rise. The cause: counterfeit pain and anxiety medications containing fentanyl or similar synthetic opioids.

The motto of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime for this year’s International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is #CareinCrisis, emphasizing the urgency of dealing with this “other pandemic” that is affects our young people.

In preparation for the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, the Church of Scientology of Nashville hosted an Open House on Drug Education with community leaders coming to educate attendees about the crisis as it affects the community and coordinate effective action to resolve the problem.

A global problem, drug addiction requires a global solution. And the Church of Scientology and its members are dedicated to reversing substance abuse, substance abuse, and overdoses by addressing this crisis through education.

The Church of Scientology and Scientologists sponsor the Truth About Drugs program, one of the largest non-governmental drug education and prevention initiatives.

Because young people who are presented with the plain facts about what drugs can do are much more likely to reject them on their own, Truth About Drugs is in high demand as an educational tool in schools, law enforcement and community settings.

For more information about Scientology or its programs, visit scientology-ccnashville.org.