Informed Families proudly welcome the newly appointed DEA Administrator, Mr. Cole, and look forward to working together to strengthen prevention efforts, reduce drug demand, and build safer, healthier communities nationwide.

Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse

Peer pressure today looks a lot different than it did a decade ago. In 2025, it’s no longer just about fitting in at school—it’s about standing out on social media, navigating online trends, and managing constant connectivity. Teens are bombarded with curated lives, viral challenges, and pressures that are as digital as they are personal. As parents and caregivers, it’s more important than ever to equip teens with the confidence and tools they need to make healthy, drug-free choices.

Topics: positive parenting, peer pressure, parent peer group

Nearly 95% of U.S. teens use social media, with most spending over three hours daily—exceeding safe thresholds linked to doubled risk of anxiety and depression 

Topics: social media, mental health, anxiety, depression

In 2024, the DEA seized enough counterfeit pills to represent 380 million lethal doses. In 2025 alone, seizures equated to 196 million lethal doses—an unprecedented surge 

Topics: social media, drug trend, drug free usa forever stamp, emojis

Remember when Sunday dinner at grandma’s was the weekly tradition? When family time meant gathering around a table—not around separate screens? While times have changed, the need for real connection hasn’t.

Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse

In 2020, the United States Postal Service, along with the Drug Enforcement Administration, issued the Drug Free USA Forever Stamp—a small symbol with a powerful message.

Topics: social media, drug trend, drug free usa forever stamp, emojis

With summer in full swing and June being Online Safety Month, now is the perfect time to equip teens and tweens with tools that foster healthy digital habits and prevent risky behavior.

Topics: education, parent involvement, positive parenting, prevention, Informed Families, social media, drug prevention

Father’s Day is more than a celebration of dads — it’s a reminder of how powerful father figures can be in shaping the lives of children and strengthening families. At Informed Families, we know that prevention starts at home. That’s why we’re highlighting the critical role fathers, grandfathers, uncles, and mentors play in raising safe, healthy, and drug-free children.

Topics: education, prevention, Informed Families, drug prevention, teachers

As summer begins, I’m reminded of something we say often at Informed Families: Prevention doesn’t take a break.

Topics: President's Message, lock your meds, safe parties, safe homes smart parties, alcohol, Informed Families, lock your meds pledge, alcohol use, summer, alcohol abuse, substance abuse

Each year, the National Family Partnership proudly recognizes exceptional individuals and programs leading the fight against drug abuse through the Enrique “Kiki” Camarena Red Ribbon Award. This prestigious honor commemorates the life and legacy of Kiki Camarena —a DEA agent who gave his life in service to protecting communities from the harms of drug use.

Topics: education, prevention, Informed Families, drug prevention, teachers