DEA Publications

Drugs of Abuse delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. With the information in this guide, parents and caregivers can help their children make smart choices and avoid the consequences of drug abuse. This publication covers topics including the Controlled Substances Act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants, marijuana/cannabis, inhalants, steroids, and more. 

La educación juega un papel esencial en la prevención del abuso de sustancias. Drogas de abuso, Una guía de recursos de la DEA está diseñada para ser un recurso fiable sobre las drogas de las que se hace un abuso y un uso indebido en los Estados Unidos.

Download guides tailored for having conversations with preschoolers, elementary school students, middle school students, high school students, or young adults about the dangers of substance use.

Descargue guías diseñadas para tener conversaciones con niños en edad preescolar, estudiantes de escuela primaria, estudiantes de escuela secundaria, estudiantes de escuela preparatoria o adultos jóvenes sobre los peligros del consumo de sustancias.

Carfentanil is a synthetic opioid originally developed for veterinary use, but which has become more prevalent in the illicit drug market and overdose deaths. It is extraordinarily potent and not approved for human use. In fact, it is estimated to be 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger than fentanyl.

Download DEA's tribal posters, flyers, and other prevention information.

Learn more about the history and effects of each of the drugs below with these neat, printable fact sheets (all PDFs) that can serve as handy resources that are easy to distribute.

Conozca la historia y los efectos de cada una de las siguientes drogas con estas hojas informativas ordenadas e imprimibles (todas son PDF) que pueden servir como recursos útiles para repartir fácilmente.

This publication provides an overview of the prevalence of cannabis use among young people; the physical, academic, and social consequences; tips for how to get involved to prevent cannabis use among youth and young adults; and federal resources to assist in your efforts.

Esta publicación proporciona una visión general de la prevalencia del consumo de marihuana en esta población; las consecuencias físicas, académicas y sociales; consejos sobre cómo involucrarse para prevenir el consumo de marihuana entre jóvenes y jóvenes adultos; y recursos federales que sirven de ayuda en la tarea.

Learn the makeup, appearance, physical and mental effects, and more of fentanyl and fake pills.

Lo que todo padre y cuidador debe saber sobre las pastillas falsas

This guide offers information that can help you raise children who understand the risks of substance use. The guide includes an overview of substance use among children, youth, and young adults; descriptions of some substances young people may use; a look at risk factors that may make children, youth, and young adults try alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs, and protective factors that help offset those risks; suggestions for how to talk to young people about alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs, tailored to their age group; and tips on what to do if you suspect your child is using alcohol, tobacco, or other drugs.