Wyatt Williamson

Wyatt's Story

Wyatt tragically passed away at age 23 after taking a pill he thought was Xanax, but was actually laced with the powerful synthetic opioid fentanyl.   

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Watch: ‘Awkward Conversations’ Video Series, Season 1

Check out this new three-part video series released by the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks and the Drug Enforcement Administration called Awkward Conversations.

Video: Parents and Teens Talk to People Recovering from Drug Addiction

A new anti-drug educational video, “Teens React to Conversations With Survivors of Addiction,” produced by DEA and ELKS Drug Awareness Program (DAP) shows these real conversations with teens, parents and addiction survivors.

Connecticut Teens Win 1st Place in Anti-drug PSA Contest

Kyle Citrin, Clay Knibbs, and Carter Soboleski, who attend Daniel Hand High School in Madison, Connecticut, will split a $10,000 scholarship. Watch the video.

Md. College Student Wins Top Prize in Red Ribbon Week Video Contest

A 21-year-old Baltimore native was just announced the winner of the 2017 Red Ribbon Campus PSA Contest for her creative, animated anti-drug video that promoted healthy alternatives to drug use.

Marijuana Use and Pregnancy

Watch this video, produced by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, to learn about the risks of marijuana use during pregnancy. 

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Video: Synthetic Drugs

Synthetic drugs are made from chemical compounds, and some people think they are a legal substitute for drugs like marijuana and ecstasy. But they are not. Watch to learn the difference.

VIDEO: Marijuana—The Facts and Fiction

VIDEO: Marijuana—The Facts and Fiction

Marijuana is the most widely used illegal drug in America. Like the tobacco plant, its smoke contains a mixture of gasses and particles that are harmful to your lungs. Watch this video to find out what's fact and fiction.

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Documentary: Remembering Kiki

Watch the DEA Museum’s documentary tribute to Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. Hosted by Curator of Education Josh Edmundson, it features never-before seen interviews honoring the man whose death inspired the creation of Red Ribbon Week.

Watch: Miss America Promotes GetSmartAboutDrugs.com

During this public service announcement, Miss America Camille Schrier promotes GetSmartAboutDrugs.com