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The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks welcomes you to the resource center for the Elks National Drug Awareness Program -
the largest volunteer drug awareness program in the United States. We are very proud of our dedicated army of volunteers who freely give their
time and talents to this most noble cause. The Elks are committed to eliminating the use and abuse of illegal drugs by all members of society and
believe that in order to ensure a bright future for our country, it is essential that our children be raised in a drug-free environment.
Latest News 
How Do Inhalants Affect Your Body?
Date Posted: 6/10/2021
Did you know that inhalants can prevent the brain from getting its much-needed oxygen?
Read the full story...DEA Federal Register Notice - April 27, 2021
Date Posted: 5/5/2021
The Drug Enforcement Administration places four specified fentanyl-related substances permanently in schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act. These four specific substances fall within the definition of fentanyl-related substances set forth in the February 6, 2018, temporary scheduling order. Through the Temporary Reauthorization and Study of the Emergency Scheduling of Fentanyl Analogues Act, which became law on February 6, 2020, Congress extended the temporary control of fentanyl-related substances until May 6, 2021. The regulatory controls and administrative, civil, and criminal sanctions applicable to schedule I controlled substances on persons who handle (manufacture, distribute, reverse distribute, import, export, engage in research, conduct instructional activities or chemical analysis, or possess), or propose to handle any of these four specified fentanyl-related substances will continue to be applicable permanently as a result of this action.
Read the full story...VAPING! THE REAL HEALTH ISSUES
Date Posted: 11/22/2019
Recent media reporting of health issues associated with vaping began to raise my suspicions regarding the real issue. Vaping or e-cigarettes came on the market in 2003. There were no alarming health issues reported since 2003 until now. Why now?
Read the full story...DEA Scout Patch Program
Date Posted: 7/17/2019
I would like to bring the DEA Scout Patch Program to the attention of those who have kids in any Scout Troop. This program is open to all schools with scout troops nationwide who may be interested in working with DEA to earn a DEA Red Ribbon Patch. Please click on the link below for more details
Read the full story...Anti-Drug Campaign Launches Targeting Youth: Facing Addiction
Date Posted: 10/5/2018
ELKS Drug Awareness Program and the DEA partnered up with SMOSH again, for another powerful & emotionally driven campaign to bring awareness to the effects of drugs and what they will take away through the organization's digital and social anti-drug campaign.
Read the full story...Anti-Drug Campaign Launches Targeting Youth: What Wouldn’t You Give up for Drugs?
Date Posted: 10/4/2017
The ELKS Drug Awareness Program and the DEA have partnered with SMOSH, a widely popular digital comedy youth-targeted site for a powerful & emotionally driven campaign to bring awareness to the long-term effects of drugs through the organization’s very first digital and social anti-drug campaign.
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