Drugs and You: Use Your Head Traveling Exhibit

The DEA Museum presents Drugs and You: Use Your Head, a traveling exhibit for use in public libraries to inform young people about drugs. The exhibit addresses teens and younger children by asking, "So what's the big deal about drugs?" Drugs and You: Use Your Head, provides information about different drugs and encourages teens to develop dreams for their future, engage in healthy activities, and build positive relationships.

Exhibit content is presented in a fact filled, non-threatening way. An appealing quasi-graphic novel design and information bubbles invite teens to explore exhibit content and QR codes. The QR codes connect with additional relevant and engaging information on exhibit topics through videos, written materials, and an interactive game.

The topics covered include marijuana, opioids, methamphetamine, cocaine, inhalants, vaping, prescription drugs, fake pills, fentanyl, addiction, avoiding peer pressure, and more.

Easy to Set Up and Use

Drugs and You: Use Your Head is a simple, easy to use interactive exhibit designed to help educate teens about drugs.

Use Your Head Side One

Side one of the Drugs and You: Use Your Head exhibit features six sections discussing different drugs and the dangers their misuse represent. There are QR codes that lead to additional information and resources.

Use Your Head Side Two

Side two of the Drugs and You: Use Your Head exhibit features six sections discussing uplifting and educational topics important to teens. There are QR codes that lead to additional information and resources.

Libraries can Make a Difference

Libraries are vital to a healthy society, promoting a sense of community, encouraging social discourse, and offering educational opportunities. They connect people to many types of educational information, provide safe environments for learning, and offer social opportunities for individuals to explore together. Because of all these functions, libraries are natural partners with the DEA Museum in our educational and preventative outreach initiatives and can help communicate this critical topic to teens and their families. We hope you will join our mission to educate young people about the dangers of drug abuse.

Watch the video below to learn more!

Pops Right Up

Drugs and You is a pop up, two-sided, three-dimensional exhibit approximately 8 feet high and 5 feet wide. A five-foot circumference surrounding the exhibit should be maintained for viewing and engagement. Visitors view additional content on their phones or tablets that are accessed through QR codes on each topic. DEA Museum staff provide venues with resource websites to obtain printed educational materials, as well as directions, logistical information, and more. Venues are required to host the exhibit for a minimum of two-months.

For hosting information email us at DEAMusuem@dea.gov!

The DEA Museum is free, open to the public, and located at:
700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA
Visit www.deamuseum.org to plan your visit.
Mailing Address:
8701 Morrissette Drive
Springfield, VA 22152