KINGNEWSWIRE / Press release / PARIS, France — November 2025 — Throughout the fall, Drug-Free World France volunteers intensified their presence throughout the country, carrying out a vast series of drug prevention actions that affected thousands of residents in large cities and small towns. From the west coast to the Rhône-Alpes region, from Paris to the southwest, this initiative mobilized parents, educators, traders, young adults and health professionals in search of clear and reliable information on the risks linked to narcotics and synthetic substances.
This intensification of activities comes as public debate in France increasingly focuses on the exposure of young people to drugs and the appearance of new synthetic substances in schools and neighborhoods. Teachers, healthcare professionals and community leaders have raised concerns about early experimentation, while local organizations continue to play a vital role in implementing practical prevention measures at the community level. The program The truth about drugsdeveloped as part of the humanitarian legacy of L. Ron Hubbard, founder of the Church of Scientology, promotes factual and accessible materials as the basis for informed decisions and responsible choices.
At beginning of Octobervolunteers in Brittany visited a network of small shops, cafes and businesses, distributing over a thousand ‘The Truth About Drugs’ leaflets in areas where traders showed interest and appreciation for the materials. Several merchants engaged volunteers in conversation about the spread of synthetic drugs and families’ need for clearer information. One volunteer said a local restaurateur stopped using drugs after watching an educational video about synthetic substances and then communicated to his entire staff his desire to see his workplace drug-free. The volunteer highlighted this example as illustrating the positive impact that evidence-based prevention can have.
Throughout the month, other awareness-raising actions in the west of France led to discussions with pharmacists, municipal employees, parents and educators. A pharmacist who runs a drug support clinic requested a display and additional materials for her patients, explaining that she had used the brochures successfully the previous year. A law enforcement representative from the region also requested documents for public use, emphasizing the practical value of clear prevention tools in everyday interactions. At several cafes, owners noted that prevention resources were coming “at the right time,” citing local concerns about early drug exposure.
Further east, in towns in the Loire and Rhône-Alpes regions, volunteers visited dozens of traders who happily displayed the equipment for their customers and employees. Many discussions focused on cocaine, with several residents noting that its use was increasingly visible across all age groups and social backgrounds.
A notable increase in engagement was observed at Reimswhere volunteers distributed tens of thousands of brochures in a short time. Retailers of all types, from boutiques to department stores, have made room for displays or requested additional inventory. A young manager recognized the brochure he had discovered during a distribution during his student years in another city. After reading it at the time, he quit smoking and told volunteers he was grateful for the clarity it provided. Another trader expressed concern about the presence of substances such as PTC among young people in the area, describing their effects as particularly destabilizing. During a street outreach, a young adult told volunteers he had stopped using PTC a month earlier and encouraged them to continue their work, calling it “very important.”
HAS Parisvolunteers conducted one of their most important fall activities in a neighborhood where families have often expressed concern about drug-related problems. Thousands of brochures were distributed in stores, and many residents took the opportunity to speak directly with volunteers. A psychologist who met with the team requested a complete display for her practice, explaining that she intended to incorporate these materials into her outreach work with her clients. One couple took leaflets for their daughter, who often travels with friends, describing them as a practical way to start pre-emptive conversations. Several residents expressed their satisfaction with the provision of these resources on the street.
The south-west of France also saw sustained engagement, including a prevention stand in Bordeaux which attracted a constant flow of passers-by and local traders. In addition to the brochures distributed in surrounding stores, volunteers carried out simulated impairment exercises using glasses imitating the effects of alcohol or cannabis, sparking discussions about the risks associated with recreational consumption. Area merchants stressed the importance of providing teens and young adults with tools to understand the dangers of substances.
Other towns in the southwest, including Agen, welcomed volunteers who distributed brochures to stores whose owners expressed interest in supporting long-term prevention. In Toulouse, volunteers continued their awareness-raising activities in neighborhoods where educators regularly requested materials. In Nice, a stand on the street made it possible to interact with families affected by drug addiction, and several people asked to be contacted to participate in future activities, including one who expressed an interest in joining the association.
In late fall, several hundred brochures were distributed in Belfort, eastern France, where a social housing worker requested a full box of brochures on inhalant gases to distribute directly to families he thought might benefit. Local stores responded positively, with some traders reporting that the brochures had quickly sold out and asking to be restocked regularly. In Marseille, other documents were distributed in neighborhoods where community demand for prevention tools remained strong throughout the year.
Across these regions, volunteers observed consistent trends: the desire of parents for practical and reliable information, the eagerness of merchants to participate in the well-being of the community, and the open-mindedness of young adults who often shared their personal experiences or concerns. Many residents described these materials as helpful in starting conversations within their families or workplaces.
Looking back on recent activities, Ivan Arjona-Peladorepresentative of the Church of Scientology to the European Union, the OSCE, the Council of Europe and the United Nations, highlighted the broader importance of these initiatives:
“The growing participation of local communities shows how much people value evidence-based and accessible prevention. When individuals receive clear information, they feel empowered to fulfill their responsibilities to their families and neighborhoods. Effective prevention contributes not only to public health, but also to the dignity and cohesion of our societies across Europe. »
These efforts are part of the long-standing commitment of the Church of Scientology and its members to education, drug prevention, human rights awareness and community improvement. Founded by L. Ron Hubbard By the 1950s, Scientology was recognized as a religion in several European countries, and its churches, missions, and affiliated groups led nonsectarian initiatives that encouraged informed choices and community safety. Recognition of these contributions continues to grow across the continent.
Originally published at Almouwatin.com
