e found under the seat. The friend that was with Iverson in the car was involved in a shooting and drugs a year before the incident in the car. Most of the people who spend time around Iverson say he is a good guy and is very well liked (Athletes With). These are some of the problems with drugs that could have a negative affect on the youth in our society.There are some good programs that have athlete role models that help kids live a drug free life. One of these programs that does keep kids drug free is Athletes Against Drugs. It not only helps keep the kids away from drugs, but it also helps the kids to learn to lead a productive life. The program is made up of 200 professional and Olympic athletes (Athletes Against). The athletes in this program are using their fame to help these kids live a better life. Michael Jordan talks about the program when he says, "We're not just telling kids to say no to drugs. We are giving them something to say yes to healthy activities, life skills, youth leadership and a chance for productive futures" (Athletes Against). This program isn't just giving the kids to say when it comes to dealing with drugs. This program is giving kids a place to go instead of hanging around the streets where most of the kids are faced with drugs. Athletes Against Drugs also tries to prevent kids from getting involved with gangs. The reason why most kids get involved in gangs is because it is a place where they feel they can fit in(Athletes Against). " The gang has a definite hierarchy, with established leaders, roles, and responsibilities. The problem is that a gang life usually leads to a long prison sentence or an early grave"(Athletes Against). Sports is one alternative to gangs and drugs and Athletes Against Drugs helps the kids to make the choice to choose an activity like sports over these other two harmful choices. "The behavior of a life time is shaped during early adolescents, between the ages of 10 and 14" (Athlet...
