In order to raise youth awareness on living a healthy, drug-free lifestyle, the STAR Council on Substance Abuse and the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) are joining forces and will host a number of activities at area schools in observance of "Red Ribbon Week."

"Red Ribbon Week is a chance to be visible and vocal in our desire for a drug-free community," Rachel Ganther of STAR Council said in a press release. "Research shows that children are less likely to use alcohol and other drugs when parents and other role models are clear and consistent in their opposition to substance use and abuse."

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