{"data":{"id":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-1206","jurisdiction":"us-dc","citation":"D.C. Code § 44-1206","heading":"Substance abuse prevention campaign.","body":"(a)\nThe Mayor shall establish and implement a public education campaign intended to prevent substance abuse.\n\n(b)\nThe public education campaign shall incorporate, at a minimum, the following:\n(1)\nThe dissemination of statistics and other information that illustrate the  dangers of drug use and alcohol abuse;\n(2)\nThe dissemination of information about the symptoms of substance abuse  and dependence;\n(3)\nThe dissemination of information about methods to treat substance abuse  and the availability and cost of treatment facilities in the District;\n(4)\nThe dissemination of literature designed for different age groups and  levels of education published by the District government for distribution on a  regular basis at public places deemed appropriate by the Mayor;\n(5)\nA series of print, audio, and audiovisual substance abuse education  messages to be provided on a continuing basis to all newspapers, magazines,  radio and television stations, and other mass communications media in the  District for use as public service announcements or advertisements;\n(6)\nCommunity forums offered by the District government in conjunction with  professional organizations, community organizations, or individual volunteers  to be conducted on a regular basis at schools, recreation centers, civic and community centers, and other similar facilities; and\n(7)\nA speaker’s bureau of qualified personnel available to speak, lead  discussions, and present written or audiovisual material at school and  community programs.\n\n(c)\nAll print, audio, and audiovisual material distributed in conjunction with the public education campaign shall include the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of appropriate treatment facilities in the District.\n\n(d)\nThe Mayor shall implement the public education campaign in a manner that promotes the coordination of efforts by participating agencies and the District of Columbia Public Schools.","path":["Title 44. Charitable and Curative Institutions.","Chapter 12. Substance Abuse Treatment and Prevention."],"source_url":"https://code.dccouncil.gov/us/dc/council/code/sections/44-1206","current_through":"2026-08-20 (D.C. Law 26-175)","vintage":"","retrieved_at":"2026-08-29T05:44:07Z","sha256":"cd0283144727032ba9799b3a87c4775e431176be7e54d452291100620597480d","source_id":"us-dc","stale":false,"prev":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-1205","next":"us-dc/d.c.-code-44-1207"},"notice":"GroundRules: Original legal text. Not legal advice."}