title: Information and alternatives: the role of a youth non-governmental organization in drug abuse control.
abstract: The World Assembly of Youth (WAY), a non-governmental organization promoting the cultural and economic advancement of youth, includes in its programme activities the prevention of youth substance abuse and assistance to the large number of youth currently using drugs. Recognizing that the problem stems from the user, WAY works to provide information and alternatives leading to a responsible decision on the part of youth regarding their consumption.
authors.affiliation: World Assembly of Youth, Copenhagen, Denmark.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Garvey
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D016497:Adolescent Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D002648:Child; D002662:Child Health Services / Q000458:organization & administration*; D006801:Humans; D007390:International Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*; D009937:Organizational Objectives; D019966:Substance-Related Disorders / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000534:rehabilitation; D014837:Voluntary Health Agencies / Q000458:organization & administration*