Every day we see the positive outcomes of strong mentorship and teambuilding. Also, a special thanks to the youth for their thoughtful Happy Anniversary message to the DEAEF as we celebrate 25 Years of Impact and inspiring youth, one step at a time.
So proud of Youth Dance Program students from Willard ES in Philly for their special performance last week & for choosing healthy lifestyles. This program was brought to the students through a @DEAPHILADELPHIA Operation Engage & DEAEF partnership.
What a great health & wellness event this week with our partner in prevention @DEALOSANGELES furthering our goal of empowering young minds, introducing them to healthy activities and steering them towards drug-free lifestyles!
DEAEF had a great Monday w/ kids from KIPP Sol Academy, DEA LA, Coach Rick, Teacher Ian & The Art Box Academy! This special @DEALOSANGELES Operation Engage Health/Wellness event focused on drug prevention, healthy lifestyles, careers & expression thru the arts, teamwork & more.
Congrats to scholar Isabel for rec’ing a new DEAEF scholarship in 2026. “She’s been a scholar now for several years. Natural talent only takes you so far. Now she’s learned technique, discipline, & consistency that separates good athletes from great ones.” Bryan (her MA coach)🥊
DEA Memorial service is held every May during Nat’l Police Week. It pays tribute to men/women of DEA & its predecessor agencies who have lost their lives while on duty. They made ultimate sacrifice for drug LE & for our country. You can watch it here:
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New DEA Public Safety Advisory warns about an increasingly dangerous illicit drug supply driven by fentanyl mixed with other synthetic substances, which are making the drug supply more unpredictable & more deadly than ever before. Read more: https://t.co/4GiiJQRTwb
Understanding the brain science of addiction is key to ending the #stigma around it. Substance use disorders hijack the brain and disrupt the survival hardwiring. Watch the full video explainer at https://t.co/QwzaFxdbGi
Join us TOMORROW for a free webinar on prevention research supported by NIDA. Learn about evidence-based strategies to prevent substance use initiation and progression & the latest scientific advances shaping the future of prevention research.
Register: https://t.co/L1b5tgpWjE
Why are more teens using cannabis? Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher with @StanfordTPT highlights several key drivers, including appealing flavors, discreet products like edibles and vapes, targeted marketing, and continued access despite age restrictions.
Youth & community engagement is critical. Engaging youth fosters positive development by helping build skills, social connections & to belong. Connections w/ peers, families & communities drive positive behaviors in our young people.
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@ONDCP@TheJusticeDept
Lifelong prevention builds health. Parents and caregivers are the single strongest influence on a young person’s decision whether or not to use drugs. More than 80% of youth ages 10–18 cite their parents as the leading factor in their decision-making.
@TheJusticeDept; @DEAHQ
What a great program this has been! Thank you to everyone that made it happen! @DEALOSANGELES ⚾️⚾️
Thank you, Coach Rick, for always inspiring our youth! ⚾️⚾️
Thank you Boys & Girls Club of Hawaii, @Deaedfoundation & Coach Rick for linking arms w DEA LA Field Division's Honolulu District Office team. Together, we are making an impactful difference. Helping to shape young minds & guide them toward healthy choices. @deahq@thejusticedept
Continuing to celebrate 25 years of impact! 25 years of board meetings to discuss our mission, make future plans, highlight achievements, initiate programs, & talk about how we can reach more youth. We always celebrate our youth who inspire us to continue doing what we do!
What does addiction really mean? This excerpt from Understanding Addiction: A Guide for Families, author Jessica Hulsey explores the science & the importance of using a biopsychosocial approach to better understand the factors that contribute to addiction. https://t.co/GugItv3Z2M