Benefits of Alliance with NOPE Task Force
in Your County


Nearly everyone has been affected by the disease of drug addiction, either personally, or by a family member or friend.

The NOPE Task Force mission is to save lives through dramatic personal presentations about the deadly consequences of drug abuse, combined with ongoing efforts to influence anti-drug legislation, and the provision of vital information about where young people with a substance abuse problem-and their families-can go for help.

CONSIDER THE FACTS

There are approximately 24,000 annual fatal unintentional drug poisonings in the United States. (Sources: William J. Bennett, first U.S. Drug Czar; former Secretary of Education. Janet Froetscher, President and CEO, National Safety Council, Itasca, Ill. National Safety Council Congress and Expo, Anaheim, Ca. Sept. 019-26, 2008.)

Drug overdose deaths are second only to car crashes for unintentional injury deaths. (Source: CDC, 2008)

Every day 2,500 teens in the United States try prescription drugs to get high for the first time. (Source: Partnership for a Drug Free America)

60% of teens who have abused prescription painkillers did so before age 15. (Source: Partnership for a Drug Free America)

The average age of first use is 12.4 years old. (Source: Florida Youth Survey 2008)

45% of those who use prior to the age of 15 will later develop an addiction. (Source: Misuse of Prescription Drugs. National Surveys on Drug Use and Health, Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. 2006)

Benefits of Becoming a NOPE Licensee includes:
  • Name Brand Recognition
  • Presentation Format
  • Program Materials
  • Training
  • National Web Site - With local Chapter Sites
  • Marketing Support / Materials
  • Legislative Efforts
  • Treatment support

National Name Brand Recognition
NOPE Task Force is a registered trade mark. The NOPE program and materials are copyrighted © 2009 Nope Task Force

Presentation Format
As stated by a CBS Producer, The NOPE presentation is one of the best of its kind, including just the right mix of Drama, Education, and Emotion.

Efficacy
Lynn University is providing ongoing quantitative and qualitative research for NOPE programs to determine whether or not NOPE presentations actually change students' core attitudes, opinions, perceptions and behaviors relative to alcohol and other drug issues. We believe that measurable changes in these important variables may actually translate to less overdose deaths.

Presentation Materials
Presentation Program and materials are reviewed and updated annually.

Training
NOPE offers a one day training seminar which includes: Training Guide books:

  • The Presentation
  • Parent Information Presentations
  • Presentation Scripts
  • Presentation Materials
  • Forming Your Board
  • Personnel
  • Fundraisers
  • Volunteer Guidelines

Following training NOPE Task Force members will assist your newly formed Task Force with the first presentation in your county.

National Website
Individual Chapter Sites.

Marketing Support /Materials
NOPE offers all designed materials at our cost.

  • Pamphlets
  • Guidebooks
  • Brochures
  • Parent Information Guides
  • Exhibit Booth
  • Fundraising Event Ideas
  • National Candle Light Vigil

Legislative Efforts
NOPE Task Force supports anti-drug legislative efforts. The NOPE Task Force brings its message to both public and private forums in order to focus attention on this epidemic that is killing our children, and to put a human face on the debate.

Treatment Support
NOPE has partnered with the Hanley Center in West Palm Beach offering info- assessments for callers across the country, as well as an on-line anonymous chat where questions and concerns may be addressed. When NOPE is mentioned Hanley will answer questions and concerns and help locate a treatment center that is appropriate for the caller. NOPE'S ultimate goal is to seek out the best treatment centers and offer financial support (NOPE Treatment Fund-within specific centers) for those in need of assistance.