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National Recovery MonthNational Recovery Month, held each year during the month of September, is sponsored by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
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National Prevention WeekNational Prevention Week (NPW) is an annual national health observance focused on increasing the prevention of substance use and the promotion of mental health.
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Upcoming DEA 360 EventsCheck out a list of local DEA 360 events.
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NaloxoneRecent dramatic numbers of overdose deaths from prescription opioids and heroin has increased the demand for Naloxone, a medication that can rapidly reverse an opioid overdose.
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A New Look at Old and Not So Old Drugs: A 2018 Update on CocaineThe DEA Museum recently hosted a lecture called "A New Look at Old and Not So Old Drugs: A 2018 Update on Cocaine." Check out a video of the event. See the list of speakers and their presentation titles below:
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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is January 22-27, 2019National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week (NDAFW), January 22-27, 2019, is a national health observance for teens to promote local events that uses the scientific facts from the National Institute of Drug Abuse (NIDA) to shatter the myths about drugs and alcohol.
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Ways to Celebrate Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week is almost here! Is your school or organization still thinking of ways to celebrate? Check out the list below for 20 creative and fun ideas! And don't forget to go to our main Red Ribbon Week page for history, videos and more about the celebration.
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Photos: Girl and Boy Scouts Celebrate Red Ribbon WeekTo earn a Red Ribbon Patch from the DEA, Boy and Girl Scouts across the nation participate in various anti-drug activities -- that could include parades, door decorating and more -- during Red Ribbon Week. See photos.
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DEA National Red Ribbon RallyThe 2018 Red Ribbon Week Rally will be held Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 11AM EDT. Watch it LIVE!
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Five Facts about Red Ribbon WeekAre you new to celebrating Red Ribbon Week? For the newbies, or those who are just curious, here are a few quick facts about Red Ribbon Week to get you started!
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Red Ribbon Week QuizHow much do you know about Red Ribbon Week? Test your knowledge below.
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Who Was Enrique “Kiki” Camarena?Who is the man that inspired Red Ribbon Week? Check out the timeline below to learn more about the life of Drug Enforcement Administration Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.
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Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA ContestDEA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration are co-sponsoring a Campus Video PSA Contest for colleges and universities to promote the importance of preventing alcohol abuse and the non-medical use of prescription stimulants among college students.
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Video: Red Ribbon Patch ProgramBoy Scouts and Girl Scouts! Watch this video on how to earn the Red Ribbon Patch.
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Operation Prevention To combat America’s rapidly growing opioid and heroin epidemic, the United States Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Discovery Education, the leading provider of digital content and professional development for K-12 classrooms, have launched a new joint nationwide education initiative called “Operation Prevention.”
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Operation Prevention Virtual Field TripRegister for a LIVE virtual field trip to a community greatly impacted by opioid addiction on October 25, 2018 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific.
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Red Ribbon Video ContestEligible entrants can create and submit a 30- to 60-second video PSA showcasing the underlying message behind Red Ribbon Week.
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National Take Back Day is April 27Take-Back Day is a safe, convenient, and responsible way to dispose of unused or expired prescription drugs.
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Get Involved in a Community Anti-Drug Coalition We are all concerned about substance abuse issues facing our youth and can work for drug-free neighborhoods and promote drug prevention activities. Many towns and cities have community anti-drug coalitions that tackle both drug and alcohol issues.
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DEA Red Ribbon Week Patch ProgramThe DEA Red Ribbon Patch Program is designed to provide Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts the opportunity to earn a patch from the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) by engaging in anti-drug activities in celebration of Red Ribbon Week. The purpose of the Patch Program is to empower young people to engage in a drug-free activity and strengthen their anti-drug beliefs.
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Living Drug Free: Red Ribbon Week Oct. 23-31RED RIBBON WEEK, which is celebrated annually October 23-31, is the nation’s oldest and largest drug prevention awareness program.
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DEA Museum and Visitors' CenterThe Drug Enforcement Agency Museum's mission is to educate on the history of drugs, drug addiction, and drug law enforcement in the United States.
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Video: Red Ribbon WeekRed Ribbon Week empowers parents to start a conversation, and make a pledge that encourages our kids to live drug free and helps them to succeed.
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Who We Are
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is the only federal agency with a single mission dedicated to drug law enforcement. With unique operational and intelligence capabilities, DEA staff identify, investigate, disrupt and dismantle major drug trafficking organizations, remove drugs and violent criminals from communities, and fight the diversion of illegal drugs.
