The text of a hearing on drug abuse prevention and education is provided in this document. After an opening statement by Representative Augustus Hawkins which briefly describes progress that has been made towards drug abuse prevention legislation, statements are given by these witnesses: (1) Carolyn Burns of the National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free Youth; (2) Governor Michael S. Dukakis of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts; (3) M. L. Carr, former Boston Celtic; (4) Liz Walker, news anchor for WBZ-TV, Boston; (5) Pat Purcell, publisher of the Boston Herald; (6)Charles Barry, secretary of public safety; (7) Thomas Cullen, superintendent, Blackstone Millville Schools; (8) Barry Regan, recovering teenage drug abuser; (9) Representative Sam Gejdenson; (10) Representative Charles B. Rangel; (11) Detective Donald Van Velzer, Los Angeles Police Department; (12) Calvin Cormack, director, Star; and (13) Barbara Brown, director, American Association for Counseling and Development. Prepared statements, letters, recommendations, and supplemental materials by the previous witnesses and others are included. (ABL)