During Red Ribbon Week each October, young people in communities and schools across the nation pledge to live drug-free by wearing red ribbons and participating in community-wide anti-drug events. This year's National Red Ribbon Rally features diverse community perspectives, youth performances, and contest winners.

The Drug Enforcement Administration is pleased to announce the next installment of its collaboration with the Elks Drug Awareness Program. Catch up on the latest episode and take a peek at upcoming topics, as well as guests of "Awkward Conversations," Season 5 by accessing the DEA news release.

Nearly 100 middle school students participated in a crucial lesson on substance use, with instruction and mentorship provided by Ohio high school seniors from the Fairfield Prevention Coalition. The goal of the summit is to raise awareness among younger students about the dangers of substance use.

View the full contest rules for the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest, open through November 3.

Visit the one-stop shop to download all of DEA's 200+ resources, including fact sheets, flyers, posters, and education curriculum.

Grounded in research and built with teens in mind, CDC's Free Mind campaign delivers powerful tools to educate youth on the impact of drug use and promote open conversations with their parents and caregivers about mental health. 

Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths in San Diego and beyond. Steve Breen and his San Diego-based nonprofit newsroom inewsource explore the problem and the human toll through illustrated storytelling.

The DEA and the National Family Partnership have announced the winners of the 2024 Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest!

Xylazine – often called “tranq” – is a drug adulterant that DEA has detected in a growing number of overdose deaths, despite the FDA authorizing it only for veterinary use.