Elks Drug Awareness

One thing that I tell everyone during our indoctrinations is that I am very proud of what the Elks does nationally and locally for drug awareness. Locally we are very proud we were able to have assisted the Linton Police Department in getting their first ever D.A.R.E. program started at the Linton School. They initially started in the 5th grade level and are now teaching the 7th grade as well. In an effort to help get the information out to parents and care takers of the dangers and warning signs of drug abuse. We also utilize a drug awareness trailers during the 4th of July festivities here in Linton.

Speaking of parents, you are instrumental in the battle against drugs by being aware of what you child is doing and who they are hanging around with. Most often the early warning signs are there but we sometime either do not recognize them or try not to believe it. As I tell many people in my speeches I give listen to that little voice in the back of your head because most often it is right. By knowing the early warning signs of drug abuse you may save your child and yourself a lifetime of grief.

Below you will see some information from Grand Lodge on some of the things we are involved in to help fight and educate in drug abuse. One thing we are very proud of is our comic book as seen below. If you are interested in any of these please let me know. If you are a school teacher and would like material, again please feel free to contact me.

This just in! The Elks Drug Awareness Program has once again teamed with Marvel Entertainment and the federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to bring you the Hard Choices comic book, featuring Marvel Super Heroes and Elroy the Elk in a battle against underage drinking!

Hard Choices is designed to educate fourth- through eighth-graders about the perils of underage drinking. In October 2008, almost 800,000 comic books were sent to select elementary and middle schools in Elks communities across the nation.

Want see Elroy the Elk and his Superhero friends in Hard Choices? Look no further. This year, the comic is available right here in digital format! Check it out!

Calling All Super Heroes!

Hard Choices features the Elks Drug Awareness Program Heroes Essay Contest for kids in 4th through 8th grade. The 2009 contest will run from October 15, 2008, through January 31, 2009. Click here for all the super details!

There are all sorts of fun Marvel prizes. You have to enter to win, so be sure to spread the word. The Grand Prize winner will appear in a Marvel comic book with his or her favorite Marvel Superhero!

It's Not Just Fun—It's Educational!

Teachers and parents, be sure to check out the Hard Choices teacher's guide. (PDF, 4MB) The Hard Choices teacher's guide contains fun, educational games for students to participate in.

Drug Awareness Quiz

Test your knowledge about drugs and alcohol and their effects with an interactive online qui