2025 National Red Ribbon Rally

During Red Ribbon Week each October, young people in communities and schools across the nation pledge to live drug-free by wearing red ribbons and participating in community-wide anti-drug events. This year's National Red Ribbon Rally features diverse community perspectives, youth performances, and contest winners.

Ohio High School Seniors Lead Substance Use Prevention Summit for Middle Schoolers

Nearly 100 middle school students participated in a crucial lesson on substance use, with instruction and mentorship provided by Ohio high school seniors from the Fairfield Prevention Coalition. The goal of the summit is to raise awareness among younger students about the dangers of substance use.

Fentanyl: A Decade of Death

Fentanyl is driving overdose deaths in San Diego and beyond. Steve Breen and his San Diego-based nonprofit newsroom inewsource explore the problem and the human toll through illustrated storytelling.

2024 Red Ribbon Photo Contest Winners Announced

The DEA and the National Family Partnership have announced the winners of the 2024 Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest!

Can You Spot the Difference?

Report: Young Americans are more and more likely to wind up in hospital ICUs after consuming fake, fentanyl-laced Oxycontin pills.

Gabi's Story

After surviving multiple overdoses, an Austin teen hopes to raise awareness about underage drug use.

'Know Ur Vape' Puts Drug-Free Twist on Unboxing Videos

Social media influencers put a twist on unboxing videos to demonstrate the dangers of vaping.

Protect Your Brain

This new video, produced by the Addiction Policy Forum, shares a few good strategies for protecting your brain from substance misuse disorder.

Question of the Week

How many hours of sleep do you get per day?

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