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Understanding Advocacy in Substance Abuse Awareness and Support

Advocacy is crucial in addressing substance abuse issues, empowering individuals and communities to make informed decisions. This lesson explores the definition of advocacy, the role of advocates in advocating for causes, ideas, and policies, and the importance of engaging in debates about these matters. Advocacy groups such as P.E.T.A., MADD, and Greenpeace work tirelessly to promote their causes. Advocates can hold informational rallies, write letters, protest, and model positive behavior to inspire change. Reflect on what you can advocate for in your community.

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Understanding Advocacy in Substance Abuse Awareness and Support

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  1. Substance Abuse – Lesson 4 Advocacy

  2. Advocate • One that argues for a cause; supporter or defender

  3. Advocacy • The act of pleading or arguing in favor of something, such as a cause, idea or policy

  4. Empower • To Supply with an ability; enable

  5. Debate • To engage in argument by discussing opposing points of view.

  6. Issue • A point or matter of discussion, debate, or dispute.

  7. Advocacy Groups • P.E.T.A. (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) • MADD (Mothers Against Drunk Drivers) • NRA (National Rifle Association) • Greenpeace (Environmentalism / Peace) • HLC (Healthy Lifestyle Choices)

  8. What can advocates do? • Hold informational rallies. • Write Letters • Protest • Model Behavior

  9. What could you be an advocate for?

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