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We’re proud to announce that DEA, in collaboration with Discovery Education and the National Indian Education Association (NIEA), has launched the “Good Medicine Bundles,” a set of hands-on, science-based, standards-aligned resources for elementary and middle school students to address the nation’s opioid crisis and encourage resiliency through a Native approach to balance and wellness. These resources aim to prevent substance misuse and abuse by reaching vulnerable Native populations at an early age, educating them about the consequences of bad decisions that lead to substance misuse, and offering alternatives that are in line with their cultural practices.

These new resources may be found at: https://www.operationprevention.com/culture-based-resources

Faced with an unprecedented opioid epidemic and a record level of drug overdose deaths, DEA will continue to utilize outreach and prevention strategies as part of our broader mission to protect the public from the dangers of substance misuse and the violence associated with the demand for drugs in this country. I’ve attached the press release, some social media graphics and the Operation Prevention fact sheet that you can use when sharing this fantastic resource with your network.

Don’t hesitate to reach out should you have any questions. As always, we appreciate you!

Joanna Mlicka-Anderko

Senior Prevention Program Manager

DEA Community Outreach & Prevention Support

Office of Congressional & Public Affairs

Cell-202-294-3823