DEA Publications
See below for a list of DEA publications to help support your efforts in preventing drug use and misuse among college students.
Prevention with Purpose: A Strategic Planning Guide for Preventing Drug Misuse Among College Students
This guide provides a roadmap for college- and university-based prevention professionals to collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders, from students to administrators, to address campus-wide drug misuse issues. Read more.
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Fake Pills Fact Sheet
Want to learn about fake pills, including their origin, street names, appearance, effects, and more? Access the printable drug fact sheet here.
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Hoja de hechos sobre pastillas falsas
¿Quiere aprender sobre las píldoras falsas, incluyendo su origen, nombre de la calle, apriencia, efectos y más? Acceda la hoja imprimible aquí.
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Drugs of Abuse (2022)
This publication delivers clear, scientific information about drugs in a factual, straightforward way. It covers topics including the Controlled Substances Act and introduces drug classes including narcotics, stimulants, marijuana/cannabis, inhalants, steroids, and more. Read more.
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Drogas de abuso (2022)
La educación juega un papel esencial en la prevención del abuso de sustancias. Drogas de abuso, Una guía de recursos de la DEA está diseñada para ser un recurso fiable sobre las drogas de las que se hace un abuso y un uso indebido en los Estados Unidos. Read more.
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Do You Think Marijuana is Legal? Think Again. (POSTER)
Want to spread the word about the consequences of marijuana use on campus? Print out this poster to post around campus.
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Do You Think Prescription Drugs Can't Be Addictive? Think Again. (POSTER)
Want to spread the word about the consequences of prescription drug misuse? Print out this poster to post around campus.
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Drug Fact Sheets
These printable drug fact sheets (all PDFs) serve as convenient, handy resources that are easy to distribute. Read more.
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Hojas informativas de drogas
Conozca la historia y los efectos de cada una de las siguientes drogas con estas hojas informativas ordenadas e imprimibles (todas son PDF) que pueden servir como recursos útiles para repartir fácilmente. Leer más.
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How to Properly Dispose of Your Unused Medicines
Unused or expired prescription medications are a public safety issue. The Drug Enforcement Administration provides guidance on the right way to dispose of unused medicine. Read more.
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What You Should Know about Cannabis Use among College Students
This fact card highlights the prevalence of marijuana use among college students, marijuana’s status under federal law, consequences of marijuana use, things you can do to prevent marijuana use, and resources. Read more.
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Lo que hay que saber sobre...el consumo de cannabis entre estudiantes universitarios
Casi uno de cada 12 estudiantes universitarios (7,9 %) consume marihuana todos los días, el nivel más alto entre estudiantes universitarios de Estados Unidos en las últimas cuatro décadas. Read more.
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What You Should Know About Impaired Driving Among College Students
This fact card highlights the prevalence of impaired driving among college students, as well as its consequences, things you can do to prevent it, and resources. Read more.
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Lo que hay que saber sobre...la conducción bajo los efectos de las drogas y el alcohol entre estudiantes universitarios
En 2016-2020, entre los estudiantes universitarios con dedicación exclusiva que asistieron a universidades de 4 años con edades comprendidas entre los 19 y los 22 años, el 17,4 % declaró haber conducido bajo los efectos del alcohol, la marihuana u otra droga ilícita en las últimas 2 semanas. Read more.
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What You Should Know about Prescription Drug Misuse among College Students
This fact card highlights the prevalence of prescription drug misuse among college students, consequences of prescription drug misuse, things you can do to prevent prescription drug misuse, and resources. Read more.
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Lo que hay que saber sobre...el uso indebido de medicamentos recetados entre estudiantes universitarios
Aproximadamente el 10 % de los estudiantes universitarios afirmaron haber consumido uno o más tipos de medicamentos recetados (por ejemplo,
estimulantes, sedantes, opiáceos) sin fines terapéuticos en los últimos tres meses. Read more.
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Preventing Cannabis Use among Youth and Young Adults
This publication provides an overview of the prevalence of cannabis use among youth and young adults; the physical, academic, and social consequences; tips for how to get involved to prevent cannabis use among youth and young adults; and federal resources to assist in such efforts. Read more.
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Drug-Facilitated Sexual Assault
This brochure produced by DEA’s Victim Witness Assistance Program provides information on the various drugs used in sexual assaults, warning signs of being drugged, what to do if you think you or a friend may have been drugged, and resources. Read more.