Contributions of National Parents Organizations
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Reduced sales of drug paraphernalia through local government advocacy
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Attacked concept of “soft drugs” and less harm for marijuana and cocaine
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Supported raising drinking age to 21
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Established red ribbon campaign
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Fought marijuana legalization efforts and deglamorized marijuana and hemp
use
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Advocated for more private and public funding for drug enforcement and
prevention
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Provided high visibility for drug issue with politicians and media and
public
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Provided support groups for parents with children abusing drugs
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Provided parenting skills training
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Expanded into multi-cultural communities and families