DEA Publications

What is prescription pain reliever misuse? As defined by the National Survey on Drug Use and Health, it’s “use without a prescription of one’s own or use at a higher dosage or more often than prescribed.” Prescription opioid addiction – stemming from misuse – has hit the nation hard in recent years. Unfortunately, high school student-athletes can be especially vulnerable to prescription painkiller misuse. This poster encourages teens, parents and other caregivers, and educators to know the risks around misusing pain pills.

Driving while drugged can impair a person's ability to drive a car. Learn more about this dangerous activity.

This is a stimulant that speeds up body’s system that comes as pill or powder.

Find a few of the DEA's drug prevention websites – plus our Twitter handle – on this bookmark! 

Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. The Drug Enforcement Administration provides guidance on the right way to dispose of unused medicine.

Los medicamentos sin utilizar o vencidos son una cuestión de seguridad pública porque pueden usarse de forma indebida, ocasionar intoxicación accidental y sobredosis. La eliminación correcta de drogas sin utilizar salva vidas y protege el medioambiente. (Medicine disposal flyer in Spanish)

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.

Esta guía ofrece información para ayudarle a criar niños libres de las drogas. Puede leerlo de principio a fin, o escoger un tema específico del contenido para ir directamente a la página que le interese.

This publication provides an overview of the prevalence of marijuana use among young people; the physical, academic, and social consequences; tips for how to get involved to prevent marijuana 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.