The Youth and The Red Cross Drug and Alcohol Awareness Campaign

YOUNG RED CROSS REPORTS ON DRUG RISKS

In association with the driving school "Costa Calida" warn of the risks of driving under the influence of narcotics.
Red Cross volunteers have a "Mazarrón Youth" stand today at the Pier Plaza promenade of Puerto de Mazarrón, an information stand to prevent drug use and reduce risks , especially among the young. Specifically, the campaign "Drive-T 'points to a new philosophy on the use of drugs and alcohol, and the positioning of the Red Cross in reducing the risks that these substances can cause.

This activity is also contributing with the driving school "Costa Calida" who have installed a driving simulator in which citizens can check what are the dangers of driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs through special glasses. The simulator is also used in the above driving school for aspiring drivers can get a first touchdown before getting behind the wheel of a car.

Also tonight, the Young Red Cross will perform the distribution of various gifts to those attending the booth can get if they hit a question correctly, which will be chosen through a roulette wheel in which the name appears in various topics related to substance drugs. This activity aims to promote among young people a culture of leisure unrelated to substance abuse.

Moreover, volunteers are also handing out information leaflets on the beach of the Port under the slogan "On the road, Love yourself a lot," explains how we can avoid traffic accidents and what to do if they happen. The president of Red Cross in Mazarrón, Carmen Navarro, explained that "from Red Cross believe that prevention is living through these leaflets and present what the manual of good driver, drive AVA (Advise, Assess and adopt an attitude) and conduct PAS (Protect, Warn and relief). "



All these initiatives are complemented by the distribution of cones, ashtrays and brochures that the Town of Mazarrón has published in collaboration with the hotel "Balneario de Mazarrón - Sensol" to promote citizenship values ​​of respect towards the environment in general and on the beaches of the municipality. All these ideas are being well received by the citizens who are making financial contributions to the Red Cross. Also participating in this campaign the Councillor for Health, Social Policy and Equality, María Martínez, and the wife of Mayor of the Municipality, María Sabina Moreno.