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In recognition of Red Ribbon Week (October 23-31) and National Prescription Drug Take Back Day, October 24, we're sharing an important message from our National Virtual School Assembly: The risks are real, and prevention starts with awareness.
It was a plot to target private school kids seeking drugs to help with testing. It ended in the death of a 16-year-old Missouri student. Now the dealer is going to prison.
With the United States welcoming millions of international visitors for the FIFA World Cup 2026™, federal officials are increasing efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of fentanyl and other synthetic drugs. Visit dea.gov/fifa2026.
Johnny’s Ambassadors sponsored a Video PSA Contest demonstrating the importance of preventing cannabis/THC use (vaping, dabbing, marijuana, edibles) among high school students. The contest was an opportunity for high schools to demonstrate how their students are working to prevent cannabis misuse at their school and to encourage their peers to abstain.
Congratulations to West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Jacksonville University, and Dartmouth College for winning 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Place, respectively, in the 2025 Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest, cosponsored by DEA and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.