Fentanyl Awareness
"Fentanyl is poisoning communities across the country. It's the leading cause of death for adults ages 18 to 45. It's hidden in counterfeit pills, disguised as something safe. But it's anything but safe. Just 2 milligrams—smaller than a grain of salt—can kill. Every day, we lose lives. Real people. Real families. Many had no idea what they were taking. They didn't get a second chance. This National Fentanyl Awareness Day—we remember those we've lost, and we fight for the ones we can still protect."
DEA Administrator Terry Cole
DEA Museum Extends Operating Hours
Faces of Fentanyl Memorial Exhibit
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The physical DEA Faces of Fentanyl Wall exhibit is located at DEA Headquarters, at 700 Army Navy Drive, Arlington, VA 22202. Visitors can view the wall Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Please note: DEA Headquarters is a federal building, and visitors must comply with security rules and procedures. Guests over the age of 18 must present a valid government issued photo ID. All bags, purses, etc., will be screened, and guests will be required to step through a metal detector.
National Campaigns
National Fentanyl Awareness Day
National Fentanyl Awareness Day — April 29, 2026 — unites major corporations, community groups, nonprofits, government agencies, schools, campuses and families to take action to protect young lives from deadly fentanyl and fake prescription pills.
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National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day
August 21st is a coordinated day of response by grassroots fentanyl awareness organizations and families impacted by fentanyl to educate the public about the dangers of illicit fentanyl.
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