The DEA 360 Strategy puts the focus on the places hardest hit by the opioid crisis. Check out this list of local, community-based events connected to the initiative.

Strike Out Substance Misuse! (South Jersey)

Trenton Thunder is partnering with DEA and City of Angels to put on a “Strike Out Substance Misuse” baseball game theme-night event.

This event will focus on drug prevention and recovery- there will be resource tables by DEA, the Prevention Coalition of Mercer County (PCMC), Mercer County Prosecutor’s Office, and City of Angels on the concourse of the ballpark. There will be free prevention and recovery resources available, as well as giveaways, free raffles, and more! Not to mention, this baseball game will have a postgame fireworks spectacular as well! Everyone is welcome to come out and attend! 

Learn more about ticket information here.

Heroin & Opioid Art Exhibition (Newark)

The Drug Enforcement Administration, New Jersey Division and the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area, in conjunction with the Partnership for a DrugFree New Jersey, The Governor’s Council on Alcoholism and Drug Abuse along with the Ammon Foundation invite you to participate in the 4th Annual Heroin and Opioid Art Exhibition highlighting heroin and opioid abuse, addiction and recovery.

The deadline to submit has passed.

Cash Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd place and Honorable Mention.

The exhibition will be held from May 16th- May 18th, 2019 at Project Empty Spaces in Newark, New Jersey.

For more information please visit: http://drugfreenj.org/HeroinArtExhibit/

Adult Opioid Summit (Baltimore)

At this summit, sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America (CADCA), you will learn how the opioid epidemic is affecting the streets of Baltimore City and the alternative efforts to address the problem through the DEA's Diversion program.

You'll also benefit from the panel discussion, which will feature a cross-section of local, professional leaders who lead the efforts of their agency/organization with the goal of stemming the tide of Baltimore City's opioid overdoses.

NOTE: Seating is limited on a first-come, first-pre-registered basis. Find out how you can register for the event.

For general questions about the event, please contact Vernon Spriggs at 240-832-3871 or via email at vernon.h.spriggs@doj.gov.