Get Smart About Drugs

The Get Smart About Drugs campaign is administered by the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).

Official Site

Goals

• Educate parents, educators, and caregivers on drug trends, signs of use, and prevention strategies.
• Provide resources to help identify drug paraphernalia and understand the impacts of various drugs.
• Promote open conversation about drugs to prevent misuse and abuse.

Sponsor

• *United States Department of Justice* (DOJ)
• *U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration* (DEA)

Creation

Get Smart About Drugs was established in response to the need for comprehensive drug education for adults, particularly parents. It's part of the DEA's broader mission to reduce drug use through education rather than by specific legislation.

Funding

The campaign's funding is integrated into the DEA's operational budget, which is part of the DOJ's annual appropriations. Exact funding details are not specified publicly, but the program operates continuously, subject to yearly budget reviews.

Leadership

The title of the leader of the program is Administrator of the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration.

Website

https://www.getsmartaboutdrugs.gov

Social Media Accounts

• [*https://twitter.com/DEAHQ Twitter (X): @DEAHQ]
• Updates and resources are shared through the DEA's official social media, not through a dedicated account for the campaign.

Wikipedia Article

No specific Wikipedia article exists for "Get Smart About Drugs," but related information might be under Drug Enforcement Administration or Drug education.