“I Choose”…
It’s more than a tagline; it’s a statement that rings true across Spokane County.

Thousands of students in Middle School and High School make the choice to live drug and alcohol free. They’re mainstream. They’re members of WDFY.

WDFY, Washington Drug Free Youth, is a program designed to prevent substance abuse or help kids jump back on a healthier path. WDFY members commit to living clean and prove it through voluntary drug testing. PAML (Pathology Associates Medical Laboratories) takes care of the lab work for all the area schools.

The local business community offers discounts to honor and recognize the kids involved in WDFY.

WDFY is open to all students in grades 6-12 who have decided to “go with the flow” by choosing not to use. The kids come from a variety of backgrounds and interests but have one thing in common… they want to make good choices. Advisors are trained to work with the kids and offer support. With 23 chapters and over 2300 members, the teens really make a statement by joining this crowd.

The club gives a voice to those who aren’t using. The program invites parents and guardians, schools, and business owners to celebrate the students’ efforts. It offers support to past drug and alcohol users and helps them start over. WDFY demonstrates that staying clean is actually the social norm. It’s not only the right decision but the most popular choice.

There are several reasons to join:

• Healthy lifestyle

• Maintain your brain cells and relationships

• Entire support system and friends

• Use your membership card to receive discounts and deals at supporting businesses

• Participate in service projects and give back to the community

• Enjoy a variety of WDFY sponsored activities in and out of school

• Join the fight against substance abuse by saying “I choose… I choose WDFY”