DEA News:
On Wednesday, Aug. 21, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) will recognize National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day by joining the many voices dedicated to educating the public on the serious dangers of fentanyl poisoning from fake pills and other illicit drugs.
Did you know that just 2mg of fentanyl, the amount on the tip of this pencil, can be enough to kill the average person? The 2024 DEA fentanyl seizures represent more than 216 million deadly doses.
Help DEA save lives by educating yourself and talking to others about the dangers of fentanyl. Join DEA in observance of Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day on Wednesday, Aug. 21.
Explore DEA’s resources on fentanyl prevention and awareness:
- DEA Faces of Fentanyl Exhibit – Commemorate the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning. The DEA Museum will open with extended hours 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Aug. 21 for public viewing of this exhibit. Unable to make it? Visitors can view the wall 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday during regular hours.
- Operation Prevention – DEA has partnered with Discovery Education to provide no-cost online tools that help begin the conversation on drug misuse and prevention.
- One Pill Can Kill – Laboratory testing indicates seven out of every 10 pills seized by DEA contain a lethal dose of fentanyl. The One Pill Can Kill campaign provides resources on the dangers of counterfeit pills.
Learn more here.
