THE ROLE OF A DPNC BOARD MEMBER

        A. Each member is an equal participant on a Canadian National Board dedicated and subscribing
           to the  following principles:

1. To promote a healthy lifestyle-free of drugs

2. To advocate no use of illegal drugs and no abuse of legal drugs, including alcohol, tobacco and solvents

3. To oppose legalization of drugs.

4. To support the United Nations Conventions and Treaties concerning drugs and psycho tropic substances

5. To participate with and support the DPNA 

B. Each Board member shall support demand reduction principles and foster communication and cooperation among NGO’s who are working to stem illicit drug use in the and around the world.

C. Each Board member shall foster citizen involvement and community cooperation to address the drug problem at the local level.

D. Each Board member shall encourage conferences and initiatives focusing on drug prevention education, the establishment of drug prevention networks and community anti drug coalitions, and the promotion of positive, healthy, drug-free norms and attitudes in society.