BENEFITS of starting NOPE TASK FORCE®
in your county

NOPE HELPS SAVE LIVES!

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

  • The average age of first alcohol use is 11 years.
  • Of the children who first use alcohol or other substances at the age of 11, 65% are later classified with an addiction.
  • The National Institute of Drug Abuse Estimates 10% of our 48 million teenagers will develop an addiction.
  • In the State of Florida, an average of 22 people die each day from drug related incidents.
  • The leading cause of death among young people is driving under the influence of alcohol or other substances.
  • The second leading cause of death is suicide, In 60% of all suicides drugs were present.
  • The illegal abuse of legal, prescription drugs, accounts for the fastest growing cause of overdose deaths across our nation.

BENEFITS OF BECOMING A NOPE LICENSEE INCLUDES:

  • National 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 © 2005 Nope Task Force

Presentation Format
As relayed 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

Presentation Materials
Presentation videos and pamphlets are continuously updated.

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.

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.