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Street Beat: Drug Free Kids

This week on Street Beat, host Karen Carter talks with representatives from several organizations involved in the fight against drugs.

First, Marcia Lee Taylor, the president and CEO of the Partnership for Drug Free Kids, talks about the rising problem with pharmaceutical drug abuse.

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Marcia Lee Taylor (Partnership for Drug Free Kids) (credit: Alexis Tesner/CW50)

Then, Kirtana Choragudi, the National Student of the Year for SADD - Students Against Destructive Decisions, explains what that group is doing to keep campuses drug free.

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(credit: Alexis Tesner/CW50)

Next, Frank W and Paul G explain how Narcotics Anonymous can help someone kick drug addiction.

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Jeffery A. Hank (MILegalize 2018) (credit: Alexis Tesner/CW50)

Finally, attorney Jeffrey Hank with MILegalize 2018 explains the reasons behind the push to legalize marijuana.

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