A Must-See, Powerful Exhibit Open April 2 - Oct. 2, 2005

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Imagine a world without drugs. Where teens are not fooled into taking death pills disguised as harmless fun. Where children can play in their neighborhoods without fear of drug violence. Where we don�t have to spend millions every year, and put our officers� lives on the line, arresting traffickers. And one where we don�t have to experience the agony of loved ones suffering from a tragic addiction.

 

Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause, a powerful new exhibit developed by the Drug Enforcement Administration Museum, will explore the impact of these costs to society � costs to children, costs to the environment, costs to the body � and provide an important look at how each visitor can work to break the cycle of drug abuse and drug-related violence.

 

Target America begins with an introductory area, paying tribute to September 11, then explores the opium and heroin connections in Afghanistan and looks at the global impact of drugs and terror. The exhibit moves to an in-depth looks at drug production and narco-terrorism and then presents an overview of some of the costs and consequences of drugs on our society,

 

Visitors can explore the many interactive kiosks, learn about drug trafficking in Michigan, see artifacts from �Ground Zero,� step inside a methamphetamine lab, stop by the Discovery Corner for educational take-home literature and other resources, and more.

 

Target America: Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause was developed in partnership with AFFNA DEA Museum Foundation, The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention, The National Guard, The National Institute on Drug Abuse, The Office of National Drug Control Policy and The Partnership for a Drug Free America.

 

The exhibit will be at the Science Center through Oct. 2, 2005. Admission to the exhibit is free for Science Center members and is free with paid General Admission to the Science Center for non-members.

 


SPECIAL PREVIEW EVENT
 

You are cordially invited to join us for the Midwest debut of the powerful new exhibit
TARGET AMERICA: OPENING EYES TO THE DAMAGE DRUGS CAUSE
Featuring Karen Tandy, DEA Administrator
Benefiting the AFFNA Drug Enforcement Administration Museum Foundation
and The New Detroit Science Center

Thursday, March 31, 2005
6 p.m. � 9 p.m.
Program and ribbon cutting at 6:30 p.m.


The New Detroit Science Center
5020 John R Street, Detroit

Tickets are $40, includes complimentary parking
Light Refreshments and Fare
Business Attire

Kindly RSVP to Matthew Birman, 313.577.8400, ext. 446.
Your reply is requested by Monday, March 28, 2005.