Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) This is your Brain:

Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) This is your brain on drugs:

Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Why DDR in CAP? CAP, according to by-laws, will assist the USAF in non-combat programs and missions We, the CAP, assist in defending our homeland. Drugs are a threat to our homeland: They kill our youth; lead to gangs and violence; and drug money pays to train terrorists, which are now fighting against our soldiers and planning to attack us again on our soil.

Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Youth in the US, on an average day in 2006…….. 7,970 drank alcohol for the first time 4,348 used an illicit drug for the first time 4,082 smoked cigarettes for the first time 3,577 used marijuana for the first time 2,517 used pain relievers non-medically for the first time. Youth who used alcohol in the past month drank an average of 4.7 drinks per day on the days they drank and those who smoked cigarettes in the past month smoked an average of 4.6 cigarettes per day on the days they smoked. Source: The OAS Report: A Day in the Life of American Adolescents: Substance Use Facts

Drug Demand Reduction (DDR) Here are some disturbing statistics: According to the FBI it takes $4,000 to train and outfit one (1) terrorist (this include rifles and bombs) 1oz of Cocaine has a street value of $800 - $1,000 1oz of Heroine is $4,200 The Bottom Line? Every potential drug user that is redirected to a positive life style keeps money from terrorists SOURCE: Drug enforcement Administration, Birmingham, AL

6 What Is The CAP DDR Program & Why Is It Important? This Lesson Plan Produced By Your Drug Demand Reduction Program

7 What Is The CAP DDR Program? Chartered to make CAP a drug-free environment Chartered to make CAP a drug-free environment Began in 1994 Began in 1994 Focused on Air Force family Focused on Air Force family Integrated into Air Force DDR mission Integrated into Air Force DDR mission Funded by the Air Force Surgeon General Funded by the Air Force Surgeon General Primary emphasis is on CAP Cadet Program Primary emphasis is on CAP Cadet Program

8 DDRP Mission Assist squadrons, groups, wings and regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP members, Air Force families, DoD civilians and school- age children through a comprehensive program that: Assist squadrons, groups, wings and regions to instill an aggressive, positive, drug-free attitude in CAP members, Air Force families, DoD civilians and school- age children through a comprehensive program that: Promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle Promotes CAP as a positive community service lifestyle Encourages youth to remain in school Encourages youth to remain in school Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and awareness Focuses on drug abuse education, prevention and awareness Provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs Provides positive activities as an alternative to drugs

9 Why Is DDRP Important? DDRP provides: DDRP provides: Drug education programs Drug education programs Drug abuse prevention Drug abuse prevention Drug-free attitude Drug-free attitude Increased drug awareness Increased drug awareness DDRP is well received DDRP is well received

10 DDR Program Elements Education and Training Education and Training School Program School Program Community Outreach Community Outreach

11 Education and Training Increases knowledge and awareness of drug abuse/use Increases knowledge and awareness of drug abuse/use Keeps pace with ever-changing drug use patterns Keeps pace with ever-changing drug use patterns Uses Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard resources Uses Active Duty, Reserve and National Guard resources Uses other local resources Uses other local resources

12 Education and Training (Continued) Provides substance abuse information/classes Provides substance abuse information/classes Supports CAP units with student training materials, videos, classroom and audiovisual equipment and accessories Supports CAP units with student training materials, videos, classroom and audiovisual equipment and accessories Facilitates approved regional DDR conferences with DDRAs Facilitates approved regional DDR conferences with DDRAs Provides portable display booths and videos to advertise and promote CAP DDRP Provides portable display booths and videos to advertise and promote CAP DDRP

13 School Program Now known as School Enrichment Program Now known as School Enrichment Program Focuses on drug-free lifestyle while developing students Focuses on drug-free lifestyle while developing students Conducted during or after school Conducted during or after school Allows CAP participation in both school and local (host) squadrons Allows CAP participation in both school and local (host) squadrons Maintains same standards as regular CAP Cadet Program Maintains same standards as regular CAP Cadet Program Starts in 6 th grade and can continue through 12 th grade Starts in 6 th grade and can continue through 12 th grade Offers a ready-to-use, structured program that provides a positive leadership experience Offers a ready-to-use, structured program that provides a positive leadership experience

14 Community Outreach Objective: Be a forefront organization in the community to communicate with other youngsters on issues such as illegal drug use Objective: Be a forefront organization in the community to communicate with other youngsters on issues such as illegal drug use Partner cadets with base and local activities to support anti-drug activities Partner cadets with base and local activities to support anti-drug activities

15 Community Outreach Activities Red Ribbon Week Campaign Red Ribbon Week Campaign Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Drug Education for Youth (DEFY) Military youth and teen programs Military youth and teen programs Family community centers Family community centers Community health fairs Community health fairs Base-sponsored community activities Base-sponsored community activities Chaplain activities Chaplain activities Parent groups Parent groups Base open houses and air shows Base open houses and air shows Joint agency activities Joint agency activities

16 Summary Purpose of DDR Program Purpose of DDR Program Importance of DDR Program Importance of DDR Program Three DDR Program elements Three DDR Program elements

18 Lesson Plan Resources AFI , Demand Reduction Program AFI , Demand Reduction Program Civil Air Patrol Regulation 51-1, Drug Demand Reduction Program Civil Air Patrol Regulation 51-1, Drug Demand Reduction Program Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet 51-2 (Draft), Civil Air Patrol School Program Civil Air Patrol Pamphlet 51-2 (Draft), Civil Air Patrol School Program

19 Questions For Discussion 1. Describe the CAP DDRP. 2. Why is DDRP important? 3. What documents govern DDRP? 4. What Air Force agency provides primary funding for DDRP? 5. Briefly describe the three elements of DDRP and their functions? 6. What is Red Ribbon Week?