Lic. Alejandro De Jesus Abreu, Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, General Nelson Santos and VIP Leaders
Alejandro de Jesus Abreu and Dr. Bernard Fialkoff Present a Discussion
International Leaders United in the Mission to Create Lives Free of Drugs
The National Drug Council of the Dominican Republic and Drug-Free World International Converse with Young Athletes About the Danger of Illicit Drugs
"Reformed drug dealers have confessed they would say anything to get others to buy drugs from them. Don't be fooled. You need the real facts."
— Vidasindrogas.org
SANTO DOMINGO, NATIONAL DISTRICT, DOMINICAN REPUBLIC, September 20, 2025 / EINPresswire.com / -- The President of the National Drug Council of the Dominican Republic - Mr. Alejandro Dr. Jesus Abreu and Dr. Bernard Fialkoff, President/Founder of the Americas Chapter and Global Ambassador for the Drug-Free World Foundation International, presented on the dangers and harms of illicit drugs to young athletes. The discussion, held
in the Multipurpose Room of the Mauricio Baez School, Villa Juana Sector, aimed to strengthen prevention and awareness actions against drug use among young people and the community. General Nelson Santos, Director of International Relations for the CND and his staff organized a special event for the guests.Participating and recognized were: Leo Corporan, Founder of the Mauricio Báez Club, “El Marchante”, probably the most genuine sports promoter in history among Dominican journalists; other directors of sports clubs; International Liaison María Lozada Fialkoff and Media Director Jorge Rodriguez - both from the Foundation for a Drug-Free World, Las Americas Chapter; General Edwin Efraín Nájera Castañeda, retired Director of the Guatemalan Air Force and Founder of the Drug-Free World, Guatemala Chapter; and Mr. Pedro Franklin Valoy, Director of the Foundation in Santo Domingo; Dr. Juan Nunez and the Executive of the Catholic University of the Northeast; President Johnny Pichardo with his executives from FUNIPREN; Dr. Carlos Contreras of the Dominican College of Dentists, representing its President Virginia Laureano; Dr. Rosa Daysi Agramonte, President, and executives Dr. Mary Disla / Dr. Rita Guerrero representing the Aladome Academy; and Dr. Juan Castillo along with five other local dentists were part of the large group.
Dr. Fialkoff gave special recognition to Director Carlos Manuel Perez Gonzalez for his role in initially establishing the line between the CND and MLD in 2012. His dedication resulted in the first agreement between the organizations, signed by Dr. Fidias Aristy, President of CND and Drug-Free World.
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Much is said about drugs around the world: on the streets, in schools, on the Internet, and on television. Some of it is true, and some is not. Much of what we hear about drugs actually comes from those who sell them. Reformed drug dealers have confessed that they would say anything to get others to buy drugs. Everyone needs the real facts to avoid getting hooked on drugs and stay away from them.
Sooner or later (if it hasn't happened already), a young person will be offered drugs. The decision to use them or not could drastically affect that life. Any addict will tell you that they never expected a drug to take over their life, that they started out “just doing weed” and that it was “just something to do” with friends. They thought they could handle it, and when they discovered they couldn’t, it was too late. This is why it’s so important to know the facts about drugs, not opinions or hype.
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