Anti-Drug Challenge Encourages Students to be Part of the Solution
Summary
Now, students have the opportunity to compete for prizes as they engage in a national challenge to communicate messages to their peers about the dangers these drugs pose.The challenge is an extension of Operation Prevention, a nationwide program that educates students about the science behind addiction and its impact on the brain and body.The video challenge encourages teens to create a 30-60 second original public service announcement that warns other students about the dangers of prescription opioid misuse and heroin use.The challenge aims to inspire teens to research the opioid epidemic, identify its widespread impact on the country and the substances’ harmful effects on the body, and start a social movement that encourages authentic dialogue about this critical issue.The top 10 finalist videos will be uploaded to the Operation Prevention website for a public vote to determine the People’s Choice winner, and the winning PSAs will be featured on DEA’s and Discovery Education’s digital and social media platforms.