10/24/2026
❤️ UNITED FOR PREVENTION! 🇺🇸
As Red Ribbon Week 2026 approaches, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) have issued a joint letter encouraging Americans nationwide to come together in support of substance use prevention.
The letter highlights the powerful history behind Red Ribbon Week, which began in 1985 following the tragic death of DEA Special Agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena. What started with young people wearing red ribbons in his memory grew into a nationwide movement, thanks to the efforts of National Family Partnership.
Today, Red Ribbon Week continues to bring schools, families, and communities together to promote healthy, drug-free lifestyles.
The DEA and SAMHSA encourage everyone to get involved through prevention education, community activities, meaningful conversations, and national initiatives, including the Red Ribbon Week Photo Contest, which National Family Partnership proudly co-sponsors with the DEA.
🦸 Every action, big or small, can make a difference!
📅 Red Ribbon Week: October 23–31, 2026
📣 We encourage our partners, educators, families, and communities to read this important letter and share its message.
📄 Read the full letter:
https://hubs.li/Q04BVHmC0
❤️ Make a Difference. Be a Hero. Stay Drug Free.™
