Videos
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Watch: 'Try' Music Video
Check out this inspiring music video featuring several young people who are currently in recovery from substance misuse.
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2019 Red Ribbon Week Rally
The National Red Ribbon Rally was October 7, 2019. The event featured "Breaking Bad" actor Dean Norris as the master of ceremonies, remarks from both the DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon and First Lady Melania Trump, artistic performances from youth groups, award presentations, and more.
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Google Voyage Tour: The Life of Special Agent Kiki Camarena
Video: Join us as we explore the life of DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena through the lens of Google Earth.
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Watch: Red Ribbon Week Music Video
Learn more about the history behind Red Ribbon Week, how young people can celebrate, ways teens are staying drug free, plus much more.
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Watch: Secure Your Meds PSAs
Until you're able to reach a medication drop-off location, it's important that you keep them safe and secure in your home.
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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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Troy University Wins Campus PSA Contest
(January 21, 2020) Congratulations to Troy University! Students at the Alabama school created the video that won first place in the 4th annual Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest.
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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.
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Watch: Panel Discussion at Red Ribbon Rally
Prior to the 2019 Red Ribbon Rally, Rich Lucey, a prevention program manager in the DEA’s Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section, hosted a panel discussion with three people from different perspectives -- a parent leader, a college student, and a high school student.
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Special Preview: The Life of DEA Special Agent Kiki Camarena Google Earth
In recognition of Red Ribbon Week, DEA partnered with Google to develop an interactive way to explore the life of Enrique Kiki Camarena through the lens of Google Earth. Watch the preview.
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DEA National Red Ribbon Rally
The Virtual National Red Ribbon Rally will stream here on October 1.
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2018 Red Ribbon Week Rally
The 2018 Red Ribbon Rally featured veteran NBC 4 news anchor Jim Handly as Masters of Ceremonies.
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DEA Museum Lecture: Professional and Technical Support
Elizabeth L. Maurer, Curator of Education for the DEA Museum, hosted a panel discussion with members of DEA Professional and Administrative Support.
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Video: Red Ribbon Patch Program
Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts! Watch this video on how to earn the Red Ribbon Patch.
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Video: Red Ribbon Week
Red 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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Watch: Take-Back Day PSA from Uttam Dhillon
DEA Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon encourages Americans to participate in National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on October 27, 2018.
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2017 Red Ribbon Week Rally
The 2017 DEA National Red Ribbon Rally featured guest speaker Geneva “Mika” Camarena, widow of Special Agent Enriqué “Kiki” Camarena and President of the Kiki Camarena Foundation. Mrs. Camarena talked about her husband’s legacy with the Red Ribbon campaign, and the message of hope that it signals to communities around the nation.
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Watch: Heroin and Prescription Opioid Addiction
As we face the worst drug crisis in our nation’s history, understanding the dangers of opioids and talking to your loved ones about prescription drug misuse is more important than ever.
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Watch: 'A Common Enemy' PSA
As a nation, in spite of our differences we can all agree on one common enemy: drug addiction. Prevention works when we act early. Learn how you can talk to your children about drug use right here at www.getsmartaboutdrugs.com. Watch the public service announcement below.
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Watch: Discovery Education's Operation Prevention PSA
The DEA and Discovery Education have teamed up to launch Operation Prevention, a program geared towards fighting opioid misuse among young people. Learn more.
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A New Look at Old and Not So Old Drugs: A 2017 Update on Marijuana Research
Last fall, the DEA Museum hosted an eye-opening lecture called “A New Look at Old and Not So Old Drugs: A 2017 Update on Marijuana Research.” Watch.
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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.
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Video: 911 Call
Every 20 minutes in the United States someone loses their battle with drug addiction. In this audio, taken from an actual 911 call, a distaught mother found her son passed out after an apparent drug overdose. His mother knew he was doing drugs and she hid it. She says her son started with marijuana before moving on to opioids.
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Public Service Announcement: Cell Phone
Teens are more likely to die from an overdose than texting and driving. This PSA highlights the importance of securing your prescription painkillers. Watch.
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Public Service Announcement: Safe
This public service announcement highlights the importance of securing your prescription medication to ensure your family stays safe. Watch.
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Anti-drug PSA: 'Real Life'
Student Nate Trillo from Midlothian, Texas gives us the straight facts about how drugs can ruin your real life. Watch the video.
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Anti-drug PSA: 'The Twins'
Twin brothers, Lucas and Liam, pretty much lived an identical life ... until one them decided to take a pill. Watch what happened.
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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.
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Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest Winner
The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) co-sponsored a Red Ribbon Campus Video PSA Contest for colleges and universities. Watch the winning video.
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VIDEO: Fried Egg 2016
With the changing drug landscape, today's kids ask their parents very specific and challenging questions.
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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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VIDEO: The Promise of Drugs
When it comes to drugs and drug abuse, there's the promise and there's the reality. If you've ever felt the pressure to use drugs, you've probably heard the promise. Some promises are specific to a drug: "Meth can help you lose weight" or "Steroids will make you a better athlete." Other promises are vague: "Getting high will help you relax." Watch this animated video to learn more about the promise and reality of drug use and abuse.
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VIDEO: Taking Prescription Drugs to Get High—A Bad Idea
97% of teens don't use prescription drugs to get high. Watch this video to learn why taking prescription drugs to get high can have serious health effects including addiction and overdose.
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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.