The experience of an Adventist Youth to Youth conference promotes personal commitment to a drug-free lifestyle. The conference also trains adults to be effective sponsors for these youth. A totally drug-free message. This is youth speaking to other youth . Youth are actively involved in planning, organizing and running the meetings and various activities.
Youth take responsibility to contribute to solving alcohol or drug problems in their communities.
The youth leaders of this program show other children and youth that living free of drugs is more fun and profitable than depending on drugs. Youth to Youth believes in getting high from natural experiences rather than through mind-altering, dangerous chemicals. Through small Family Groups where confidentiality, honesty, and positive interaction are the ground rules, youth feel acceptance and the freedom to learn how to be good friends with others and with God. Youth discover how to think for themselves and how to communicate with others more effectively. These experiences help them develop spirituality and deepen their understanding of God in their daily lives.