Just Say No
Just Say No
Just Say No (/dʒʌst seɪ noʊ/) is a slogan that originated in the 1980s as part of the U.S. War on Drugs campaign. The phrase was created by First Lady Nancy Reagan and was used in a variety of contexts to discourage children and teenagers from engaging in illegal drug use.
Etymology
The phrase "Just Say No" was coined by Nancy Reagan in 1982. The First Lady was visiting an elementary school in Oakland, California, when a student asked her what to do if someone offered her drugs. Her response, "Just say no," became the slogan for a nationwide anti-drug campaign.
Related Terms
- War on Drugs: A U.S. government campaign against illegal drug use and drug trafficking.
- Nancy Reagan: The First Lady of the United States from 1981 to 1989, who is credited with creating the "Just Say No" campaign.
- Drug Abuse Resistance Education (D.A.R.E.): An education program that seeks to prevent the use of controlled drugs, membership in gangs, and violent behavior.
- Substance Abuse: The harmful or hazardous use of psychoactive substances, including alcohol and illicit drugs.
- Prevention (health): Measures taken to prevent diseases, (i.e. the adverse health effects or outcomes) rather than treating them once they have already manifested.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Just Say No
- Wikipedia's article - Just Say No
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