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Awkward Conversations Episode 3

Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students (Part 1)

Jodie speaks with the Drug Enforcement Administration's Senior Prevention Program Manager Rich Lucey and others about the four main reasons students experiment with drugs and how college presents new opportunities for drug use.

Marijuana Use and It's Impact

Marijuana Use and Its Impact | Fact Check

Recovery advocate and mother Carleah Summers walks you through the makeup of marijuana, mental health and motor control problems caused by its use, and more.

Beware illicit fentanyl

Illicit Fentanyl PSA

Fentanyl poisoning is the #1 killer for individuals ages 18-45.

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Watch: 'Awkward Conversations' Podcast Series, Season 2

The Drug Enforcement Administration is pleased to announce the next installment of its collaboration with the Elks Drug Awareness Program.

DEA Administrator Anne Milgram speaks on "CBS Mornings"

DEA Administrator on Record Fentanyl Overdose Deaths

For Americans age 18-45, the leading cause of death is fentanyl overdose. The addictive drug is responsible for nearly 70% of the United States' 107,000+ drug overdose deaths in the past year and is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. DEA Administrator Anne Milgram addresses its origin, appearance and composition, and distribution in the United States.

Red Ribbon Week Patch

Video: Programa de la Insignia del Listón Rojo

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

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.

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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