| OUR MISSION: The Council on Chemical Abuse provides countywide leadership in the development and implementation of policies, programs and a system of prevention and intervention services that prevent the onset of illegal alcohol, tobacco and drug use and treatment services that promote recovery from addiction to all substances. |
Red Ribbon Week |
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| History of Red Ribbon Week | |
| The annual Red Ribbon Week campaign is held to honor the mission of fallen DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Kiki was slain by drug dealers while working undercover in Mexico. Following his death, Kiki’s friends and family began wearing red ribbons to honor his efforts to eliminate drugs from our society. The first nationwide Red Ribbon Campaign was in 1988. Every year since, millions of U.S. children celebrate Red Ribbon Week to take a stand against illegal drugs. | |
Red Ribbon Week 2008 |
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| 2008 Red Ribbon Week was sponsored in Berks County, PA, by the Council on Chemical Abuse. This year's theme, Elect to be Drug Free!, was incorporated into many activities in schools around Berks County. | |
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| Red Ribbon Week 2007 | |
| 2007 Red Ribbon Week was sponsored in Berks County, PA, by the Council on Chemical Abuse. This year's theme, We Don't Monkey Around With Drugs!, was incorporated into many activities in schools around Berks County. During Red Ribbon Week 2007, Berks County schools created bulletin boards with this year's theme. Assemblies featuring the Red Ribbon Week drug-free monkey were held and The Red Ribbon Story was read to elementary school classrooms. | |
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