It's one thing to criticize the financial decisions that affected institutions and the effect that had on adult users.  But the JSN campaign wasn't really about that segment.  It was squarely aimed at limiting/deflecting new users at the elementary school level.  During its time, it was moderately successful as statistics for drug consumption among first time users (especially cocaine) declined slightly as the 80's went on.  All gains were lost in the 1990's with the influence of the grunge culture and later the appearance of crystal meth. 

I think there is a legitimate point to be made about taking federal funding away from institutions.  But to argue that kids shouldn't be encouraged not to use drugs makes no sense to me.  I am particularly scornful of those who use casually and never have problems.  Why?  Because the difference between them and those who become a drain on our society is largely down to luck (and genetics).  Everyone who participates is in some small way complicit in the downfall of those who find themselves addicted.  The only way out of this is not making substances illegal or adding more punishment.  It's about changing the culture so that both drugs and alcohol aren't seen as:  necessary, inevitable, good, OK, etc.  You can either be part of the problem or part of the solution.

I don't choose my friends on the basis of agreement or disagreement with that, and I realize its a somewhat radical position.  I can only control what I do (or don't do) myself.  I don't make a scene if my friends have a few drinks in public.  But I don't allow drugs or alcohol into our home, and I don't give a shit what that does to our social life.  Here I make a stand.

You may or may not agree, but there is one absolutely 100% foolproof way not to become and addict.