DEA Educational Foundation

Great resource from @AddictionPolicy. A free, science-based course for MS & HS students. In 20 minutes, they learn how the adolescent brain develops & skills to support mental wellness & healthy decision-making. Enroll here for Protect Your Brain: bit.ly/4b8KhZc

The DEA has temporarily placed bromazolam—a synthetic benzodiazepine—into Schedule I due to rising misuse and trafficking. Often found in counterfeit Xanax, it’s increasingly present in drug seizures and linked to serious health risks. Read more: bit.ly/4bBAgVT

Such a fun start to flag football through the DEAEF/DEA Detroit Operation Engage partnership at Whittier Elementary in Toledo, OH! @DEADETROITDiv

Students at Talbot Hills Elementary in Renton, WA are enjoying #OpEngageSeattle and the DEAEF Dance Program this week. It's a chance to have fun dancing and learning about living drug free. Teacher Eilleen had them smiling! @DEAEdFoundation @DEAHQ @TheJusticeDept

Kids from Fairfield & Fort Miami ES in Maumee, OH are loving their baseball sessions w/ Coach Corey & had a special visit from Coach Rick to talk about drug prevention & healthy lifestyles. DEAEF is proud to partner w/ @DEADETROITDiv Operation Engage on these programs! ⚾️⚾️

A study in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology found adults under 50 who use cannabis are more than 6× as likely to have a heart attack compared to non-users, with higher risks for stroke and heart failure. Read more: bit.ly/3R6QDi5

Another great martial arts workshop at Issac G Joseph School with Master Horne/XS Martial Arts Dojo. The DEAEF is proud to partner with @DEANEWORLEANS #OperationEngage on this program!

Save the date! April 25, 2026, is DEA’s next Take Back Day! For more details and to find a drop-off location near you, visit here: deatakeback.com

Evidence-based prevention programs can dramatically reduce substance use and substance use disorders. They’re also cost-effective and play a critical role in breaking the intergenerational cycle of addiction. addictionpolicy.org/post/the-impor…

Opioid use among teens is a major problem. With prescription opioids often accessible at home, prevention starts with safe storage, education, and open conversations. Let’s work together to protect our youth. Check out our one-pager with more info here: bit.ly/3Zg1PgU

Today we’re shining the spotlight on Felicion, one of our DEAEF Youth Dance Program instructors. We’re delighted to have Felicion on our DEAEF team and thank her for all she does for our youth!

Learn about 7 Things Teachers Can Do to Prevent Addiction and how to prevent addiction among students with evidence-based strategies. Watch now: bit.ly/3FIW2JP

We continue to celebrate our 25 years of impact. Today we focus on the many activities and sports we’ve been able to add to our youth programming, modeled after our DEAEF Youth Dance Program which has been so successful!

What a great new group of DEAEF Youth Baseball kids at PS130! Thanks Coach Pete for a great training session last week! ⚾️⚾️

The teen brain is still developing—and understanding it can help young people make healthier choices. Protect Your Brain is a free, 30-minute course for middle and high school students that covers brain development, mental health, and prevention. Enroll: bit.ly/4b8KhZc

Substance use disorders often start before age 18, which means prevention has to start early. Our Protect Your Brain pilot study found significant gains in youth knowledge about brain health, risk factors, and healthy coping skills. Learn more: bit.ly/4tWPhsr

⚽️ Let’s make every goal count! 🏆 This week marked the start of the #OPEngageDMV 8-week soccer youth program at Maryland @PrinceGeorgesMD Drew Freeman MS with the @BGCGW. We're building teamwork, resilience, & making healthy choices. Fostering a #FentanylFreeAmerica @deahq

DEAEF & @DEAWashingtonDC Operation Engage held a 3-day soccer workshop for youth of BGC of Greater Washington at Drew Freeman MS. Kids learned ⚽️ from elite athlete, Aurelio Figari. Workshop promoted healthy, drug-free lifestyle, instilling teamwork, discipline, & perseverance.⚽️

Bravo dancers! @DEANEWENGLAND #OperationEngage #GraniteStateDanceCompany