Videos

  • Video Lesson: StimulantsVideo Lesson: Stimulants

    Using the illegal stimulants or misusing the prescriptions can lead to high blood pressure and can potentially cause a stroke. Watch this video lesson to learn more.

  • Video Lesson: SteroidsVideo Lesson: Steroids

    Watch the video to learn more about the long-term effects of steroid use.

  • Video Lesson: MarijuanaVideo Lesson: Marijuana

    Using marijuana can slow your reaction time and speed up your heart rate. It can also cause lung and breathing problems. Watch the video below to learn more. EDUCATORS: Head over to the Operation Prevention website for an accompanying activity.

  • Video Lesson: InhalantsVideo Lesson: Inhalants

    Did you know that inhalants can prevent the brain from getting its much-needed oxygen? Watch the animated video below to learn more. EDUCATORS: Head over to the Operation Prevention website for an accompanying activity.  

  • Video Lesson: HallucinogensVideo Lesson: Hallucinogens

    Hallucinogens - like LSD, peyote, and mushrooms - can cause permanent damage to the user's brain.

  • Video Lesson: DepressantsVideo Lesson: Depressants

    Misusing these prescription drugs can cause slurred speech, dizziness, a lack of coordination, and much more. Watch the video to learn more.

  • Watch: Miss America Promotes GetSmartAboutDrugs.com Watch: Miss America Promotes GetSmartAboutDrugs.com

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

  • PSA: Little MonstersPSA: Little Monsters

    ​The University of Miami is one of the two schools that won first place in the 2020 Red Ribbon Week Campus PSA Contest! 

  • PSA: Challenge the Perceptions We SeePSA: Challenge the Perceptions We See

    North Dakota State College of Science is one of the two schools that won first place in the 2020 Red Ribbon Week Campus PSA Contest! 

  • Watch: 'Try' Music VideoWatch: 'Try' Music Video

    Check out this inspiring music video featuring several young people who are currently in recovery from substance misuse.

  • 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.

  • Google Voyage Tour: The Life of Special Agent Kiki CamarenaGoogle 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.

  • Watch: Red Ribbon Week Music VideoWatch: 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. 

  • Watch: Secure Your Meds PSAsWatch: 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. 

  • Marijuana Use and PregnancyMarijuana 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. 

  • Troy University Wins Campus PSA ContestTroy 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.

  • Video: Parents and Teens Talk to People Recovering from Drug AddictionVideo: 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.

  • Watch: Panel Discussion at Red Ribbon RallyWatch: 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.

  • Special Preview: The Life of DEA Special Agent Kiki Camarena Google EarthSpecial 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.

  • DEA National Red Ribbon RallyDEA National Red Ribbon Rally

    The Virtual National Red Ribbon Rally will stream here on October 1. 

  • 2018 Red Ribbon Week Rally2018 Red Ribbon Week Rally

    The 2018 Red Ribbon Rally featured veteran NBC 4 news anchor Jim Handly as Masters of Ceremonies.

  • DEA Museum Lecture: Professional and Technical SupportDEA 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.

  • Video: Red Ribbon Patch ProgramVideo: Red Ribbon Patch Program

    Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts! Watch this video on how to earn the Red Ribbon Patch.

  • Video: Red Ribbon WeekVideo: 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.

  • Watch: Take-Back Day PSA from Uttam DhillonWatch: 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.

  • 2017 Red Ribbon Week Rally2017 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.

  • Watch: Heroin and Prescription Opioid AddictionWatch: 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.

  • Watch: 'A Common Enemy' PSAWatch: '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.  

  • Watch: Discovery Education's Operation Prevention PSAWatch: 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.

  • A New Look at Old and Not So Old Drugs: A 2017 Update on Marijuana ResearchA 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.

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

  • Video: 911 CallVideo: 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.

  • Public Service Announcement: Cell PhonePublic 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.

  • Public Service Announcement: SafePublic Service Announcement: Safe

    This public service announcement highlights the importance of securing your prescription medication to ensure your family stays safe. Watch.

  • Anti-drug PSA: 'Real Life' 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.

  • Anti-drug PSA: 'The Twins' 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.

  • Connecticut Teens Win 1st Place in Anti-drug PSA ContestConnecticut 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.

  • Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest WinnerRed 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.

  • VIDEO: Fried Egg 2016VIDEO: Fried Egg 2016

    With the changing drug landscape, today's kids ask their parents very specific and challenging questions.

  • VIDEO: Marijuana—The Facts and FictionVIDEO: 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.

  • VIDEO: The Promise of DrugsVIDEO: 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.

  • VIDEO: Taking Prescription Drugs to Get High—A Bad IdeaVIDEO: 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.

  • Video: Synthetic DrugsVideo: 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.

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