The prevention resource library

"Remembering Kiki: Through the Eyes of his Family, Friends, & Colleagues"

The DEA Museum's tribute to Enrique "Kiki" Camarena features never before seen interviews honoring the man whose death inspired the creation of Red Ribbon Week. Camarena dedicated his life to helping others before he was brutally tortured and killed in the line of duty. Every year millions of people across the United States pledge to live healthy, drug-free lives in his memory.

2017 Elks Drug Awareness Video Contest Winner

CA El Modena Just Say No

2025 Video Contest Winner

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

A 24/7 lifeline for those experiencing a mental health, substance use, or suicidal crisis.

Alcohol & Crime PSA

A short PSA by Milton Creagh on Alcohol.

Alcohol Lesson

An online lesson for teens on the dangers of alcohol use and abuse.

Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)

A worldwide fellowship offering peer support for individuals recovering from alcohol use disorder.

Are you possessed by nicotine? of Vapes

If you vape, nicotine addiction can take control of you. Know the real cost of vapes.

Athletes and Opioids Poster

Awkward Breakfast Conversations - Ep. 1

For parents, educators, and caregivers wanting to learn more about how to effectively keep an open dialogue with children about drug use, signs of use, and more

Awkward Dinner Conversations - Ep. 3

For parents, educators, and caregivers wanting to learn more about how to effectively keep an open dialogue with children about drug use, signs of use, and more

Awkward Lunch Conversations - Ep. 2

For parents, educators, and caregivers wanting to learn more about how to effectively keep an open dialogue with children about drug use, signs of use, and more

Binge Drinking: Just the Facts

A printable card on binge drinking facts.

Breath of Stress Air

Some vape companies tell you their products are stress relievers.But really, vaping nicotine can actually increase your feelings of stress and anxiety. YOU'RE BEING PLAYED

Cómo entender el vapeo juvenil: hoja para educadores

Una hoja informativa de los CDC sobre los vapeadores, la adicción a la nicotina, los efectos en la salud de los jóvenes y cómo los educadores pueden ayudar.

Cómo hablar con los estudiantes sobre el vapeo

Una tarjeta de conversación de los CDC con consejos prácticos, datos breves y recursos gratuitos para jóvenes que quieren dejar de vapear.

DAP Training Site

Explore comprehensive training materials tailored for Elks chairpersons at all levels, designed to empower you with the tools and knowledge needed to succeed in your role.

DEA 2021 Virtual Red Ribbon Rally

The Drug Enforcement Administration held its annual National Red Ribbon Rally virtually this year.

Decision Making

An online lesson on decision making for youth and teens

Depressants Lesson

An online lesson for teens on the dangers of depressants use and abuse.

Do Vapes Contain Toxic Metals?

If you vape nicotine, you could be inhaling toxic metals like nickel, lead, and chromium into your lungs.

Do You Know the Number of Toxic Chemicals in Cigarette Smoke?

Cigarette smoke may seem like a single, simple thing - but it’s actually a toxic mix of 7,000+ chemicals.

Don’t Let Nicotine Control You of Cigarettes

Nicotine can change the way your brain works, causing you to crave more nicotine. At that point, nicotine can be in control - not you.​

E-cigarettes and Youth: What Parents Need to Know

A CDC resource provided to parents on what they need to know about e-cigarettes & youth

Eating Healthy and Exercising Lesson

Online lesson for teens and youth on eating healthy and exercising

Effects From Dip | Smokeless Doesn't Mean Harmless

Chances are the last things on your mind are mouth cancer and jaw removal. It’s hard to believe it could all start with a can of dip.

Elks DAP Vaping Brochure (DAP420)

The Elks DAP and DEA vaping brochure, with English and Spanish versions plus ordering information for authorized State Chairpersons.

FDA Vaping Prevention & Education Resource Center

Free, science-based lesson plans, student activities, videos, prevention tips, and parent resources about nicotine vaping in English and Spanish.

Gambling Addiction and Problem Gambling

Are you or a loved one dealing with a gambling problem? Explore the warning signs and symptoms and learn how to stop.

General Drug Information Lesson

An online lesson that focus on general drug information. This is a great for youth and teens.

Hello from the 2023 NJ State Elks Peer Leadership Conference

A word from Dr Heather Talks at the 2023 NJ State Elks Peer Leadership Conference!

Heroin Card - DAP140

Heroin Card (SPANISH) - DAP140

Heroin Drug Fact Sheet

Hoja Informativa sobre la Droga Heroína

How to Talk to Students About Vaping

A CDC conversation card with practical, nonjudgmental talking points, quick health facts, and free resources for young people who want to quit vaping.

Kentucky State Elks Hello Video

Dr. Heather is excited to participate at the 2024 Kentucky State Elks Convention this year where she gets to meet some amazing fellow Elks and speak to some schools in the area about Substance Use issues and Vaping.

Know The Risks: E-Cigarettes & Young People

Marijuana and Driving PSA

Marijuana may impair judgment, motor coordination, and reaction time, and studies have found a direct relationship between blood THC concentration and impaired driving ability.

Marijuana Drug Fact Card

The DEA's What you should know about marijuana fact card

Mind Matters: Nicotine, Tobacco, and Vaping

A youth-friendly NIDA booklet explaining how nicotine affects the brain and body, how addiction develops, and what vaping devices deliver.

My Vaping Mistake: How it affected my anxiety | AwesomenessTV

These teens thought vaping would help ease their anxiety, but in reality, it made them feel so much worse.

National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)

NIAAA supports and conducts research on the impact of alcohol use on human health and well-being.

Nicotine Addiction Isn’t Pretty | Athletics of Vapes

What drug is so addictive you’d choose it over those who count on you? Most vapes contain seriously addictive levels of nicotine.

Nicotine Addiction Isn’t Pretty | Bathroom of Vapes

What drug is so addictive you’d do anything to get a hit? Most vapes contain seriously addictive levels of nicotine.

NIDA for Teens – Alcohol

Educational resource focused on teen alcohol use, health effects, and prevention strategies.

Operation Prevention

This NO-COST, standards-aligned program for young people ages 8 – 18 is available in every school, home, and state in the nation to kick-start life-saving actions TODAY.

Partnership to End Addiction

Supports families in navigating addiction, providing personalized guidance and education.

Preventing Marijuana Use Among Teens (Spanish)

Prevenir El Uso de Marihuana Entre Adolescentes

Proclamation

A simple proclamation that schools, communities and states can use to kick off their campaign. Please feel free to modify it in any way you choose. Remember Kiki and the Red Ribbon community in your State. Get your local governments to sign on. It's simple and it's free.

Ray Lozano - 2019 a year in review

Red Ribbon (Enrique Camarena)

Red Ribbon Week commemorates the life of former DEA Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

Red Ribbon (Marijuana)

Learn more about the dangers of youth marijuana use.

Red Ribbon (RX Drugs)

Get the facts about youth prescription opioid misuse.

Red Ribbon Patch Program Video (2022)

The DEA Red Ribbon Patch Program is designed to provide Boy Scouts and Girl Scouts the ability to earn a patch from the Drug Enforcement Administration by performing anti-drug activities in celebration of Red Ribbon Week, which is October 23-31.

Red Ribbon Week (Alcohol)

Red Ribbon Week (Alcohol) Teen alcohol use usually involves binge drinking. Learn more about the dangers of underage drinking. Watch the video to learn more.

Red Ribbon Week (Vaping)

Get important facts about the dangers of youth vaping.

Red Ribbon Week Campus Video PSA Contest Informational Call Recording

In September 2018, the DEA’s Office of Community Outreach and Prevention Support Section hosted a call where they provided information about this year's Campus Video PSA Contest.

Red Ribbon Week Music Video

The Red Ribbon Crew is proud to be drug free! Learn more about the history of Red Ribbon Week, how young people can celebrate, and more.

Red Ribbon Week PSA

DEA Acting Administrator Timothy J. Shea talks about the importance of celebrating Red Ribbon and former Special Agent Enrique "Kiki" Camarena.

Rethinking Drinking – NIAAA

Helps individuals assess their drinking habits and understand alcohol-related health risks.

SAMHSA National Helpline

Free, confidential 24/7 helpline for individuals and families dealing with substance use disorders.

SAMHSA Treatment Locator

A confidential and anonymous resource for locating alcohol and drug treatment centers in the U.S.

Self-esteem: Take steps to feel better about yourself

Low self-esteem can affect nearly every aspect of life. It can impact your relationships, job and health. But you can boost your self-esteem by taking cues from mental health counseling.

SMART Recovery

A science-based program that empowers people to overcome addiction through cognitive-behavioral techniques.

Smokefree Teen

A resource for teens on how to quit and resources available to them to help

Smoking Cigarettes Can Change Your Physical Appearance

Smoking cigarettes can stain your teeth, and cause gum disease that can lead to tooth loss.

Smoking, Nicotine and Addiction | The Cold Hard Facts

Fact: Smoking cigarettes can lead to nicotine addiction. Nicotine can change your brain, causing you to crave more and more nicotine.

Teens & Parents Meet Addiction Survivors

The Elks and DEA have teamed up again to launch a national anti-drug educational video "Teens React To Conversations With Survivors of Addiction", to spotlight the effects of drugs on teenagers.

The Facts About Vapes Are Scary Enough

If you think being impaled by metal shards is scary… It isn’t nearly as scary as this: Vaping can deliver toxic metals like nickel and lead into your lungs.

There’s No Vape In Team | Cheer

Here’s the fact: Vaping can expose you to toxic chemicals that can irreversibly damage your lungs — and the team. Choosing to vape could mean falling out of sync - and taking the team down with you.

There’s No Vape In Team | Football

Vaping can expose you to toxic chemicals that can irreversibly damage your lungs — and the team. Vaping can waste all the work it took to get on the field. When you lose a step, so does the team.

There’s No Vape in Team | Track

Vaping can expose you to toxic chemicals that can irreversibly damage your lungs — and the team. Choosing to vape could mean falling behind. And taking the team down with you.

TRY - Elektrohorse feat Floyd Holloway

This inspiring music video features several young people who are currently in recovery.

Underage Drinking: Myths vs. Facts

A printable PDF card on underage drinking: myths vs. facts

Understanding Youth Vaping: Educator Fact Sheet

A concise CDC guide to vaping devices, nicotine addiction, youth health effects, stress, and the role educators can play in prevention and quitting support.

Vapeo y concentrados de marihuana

Una hoja informativa de la DEA sobre los concentrados de marihuana de alta potencia, su uso en vapeadores y los riesgos relacionados.

Vaping Marijuana Concentrates: DEA Drug Fact Sheet

A DEA fact sheet on high-potency marijuana concentrates, how they are used in vaping devices, associated risks, and common terms adults may hear.

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 about youth drug prevention.

What Can Dip Lead To? | Smokeless Doesn't Mean Harmless

A can of dip can leave a mark on your jeans, but dip can also leave a mark on your face, in the form of mouth cancer.

What Heroes Do - Teachers Guide

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What Smoking Does to Your Lungs | The Cold Hard Facts

Fact: When it comes to your lungs, the effects of smoking include both immediate and long-term damage.