DEA Educational Foundation

The DEA Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to preventing drug abuse/misuse.

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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.

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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.

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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!

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

DEA community outreach is robust year-round. We joined partners at a triple hitter event @ KIPP Sol Academy in EastLA. Through baseball, dance, & architecture, we hope to empower young minds. Thanks @deaedfoundation #ArtBoxAcademy #KIPPSol @deahq @thejusticedept #OperationEngage

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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.

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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 Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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:
https://t.co/1X21KTZKde

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

Another awesome NYC throwback! Dance students with teacher Sue in 2018. #25YearsofImpact

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

Honor and remember 🇺🇸

[Addiction Policy Forum @AddictionPolicy]

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

[Addiction Policy Forum @AddictionPolicy]

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

[Addiction Policy Forum @AddictionPolicy]

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

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

Several DEAEF board members and staff attended the 2026 DEA Memorial Service yesterday to honor and commemorate the heroes of DEA.
@DEAHQ

[Addiction Policy Forum @AddictionPolicy]

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.

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

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.
https://t.co/FFyMlB4w8S
@ONDCP
@TheJusticeDept

[DEA HQ @DEAHQ]

𝗗𝗘𝗔’𝘀 𝗡𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗣𝗿𝗲𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗿𝘂𝗴 𝗧𝗮𝗸𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗥𝗲𝗺𝗼𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝟲𝟰𝟮,𝟰𝟭𝟬 𝗣𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗨𝗻𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀

Read more:
https://t.co/DuXPnSh2fs

[DEAElPaso @DEAELPASODiv]

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

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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! ⚾️⚾️

[DEALosAngeles @DEALOSANGELES]

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

[DEA Educational Foundation @DEAEdFoundation]

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!

[Addiction Policy Forum @AddictionPolicy]

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