Members are from the sectors of law enforcement, business, government, education, health care, media, neighborhoods, youth, treatment, and the faith community. 100 volunteer experts served on eight study groups and received testimony from 150 community members. Over 3,000 employers have been trained in RDI Drug-Free Workplace seminars. The current workshop series focuses on small business employers.
Monthly breakfasts help employers network and solve drug-free workplace problems.
Comprehensive technical assistance and referral services include a labor-management cooperation guide. Results highlight gaps in treatment services and changes needed in the community and state treatment systems. The 1994 conference featured National Drug Control Policy Office director and cabinet member Dr. Lee P. Brown. Youth serve on RDI's Task Force and Executive Committee and provide advice to numerous groups working on youth issues. Surveys show one family in four experiences drug abuse, most favor prevention.