The Mexico drug war is getting more attention by the Obama administration. According to U.S. and Mexican officials, U.S. spy drones are being sent deep into Mexican territory to gather intelligence, helping to find major traffickers and follow their connections.
In the past four years, an outbreak of drug violence in Mexico has left more than 34,000 dead. Now, Mexican leader, Felipe Calderón has decided to try something different. On March 3, Calderón met with President Obama, agreeing to continue surveillance flight by Homeland Security drones.
In addition to expanding the use of drones, the two leaders agreed to open a counternarcotics "fusion" center, the second such facility in Mexico, where Mexican and American agencies would work together, the officials said.
In the last decade the U.S. has increasingly stepped up its role in the fight against Mexican drug trafficking.Narconon, one of the world’s leading drug rehabilitation programs, also has a continued effort against the war on drugs in Mexico.
Clark Carr, president of Narconon International, has given workshops to thousands of Mexican citizens, many of whom are struggling with a drug addiction. Carr is currently with families in Guamuchil and Culiacan, Mexico, offering workshops which give the families tools to get off drugs. These workshops educate the individuals on the truth about drugs and practical skills they can use to overcome addiction.
Narconon is a long-term treatment facility with a 70% success rate at curing addiction, but the organization also works around the world to benefit the public through youth and adult drug prevention, training and help.
The drug war in Mexico has cost the country over 34,000 lives. Assistance from the government and all drug prevention organization is needed to help the country recover from this epidemic.For more information on how Narconon can help your community with drug awareness, contact Narconon Arrowhead today at 800-468-6933 or log onto www.stopaddiction.com.
