Drugs: Costs & Consequences

Opening Eyes to the Damage Drugs Cause

Testimonials - Charleston, WV 2022–2023

The comments were created by visitors to Drugs: Costs & Consequences in Charleston, WV on the West Virginia State Museum Memorial Wall.

The DEA Educational Foundation has been extremely proud to have made an impact on millions of visitors to Drugs: Costs and Consequences. Students, parents, educators, drug prevention experts, civic leaders and private citizens in 16 cities and beyond have experienced and viewed the exhibit which presents a powerful message on the destructive health, environmental and family impact of drug abuse on society.

Testimonials - Cleveland, OH 2020

The comments were created by visitors to Drugs: Costs & Consequences in Cleveland, OH on the Cuyahoga County Public Library System Memorial Wall.

This exhibit far exceeded my expectations today!

John F. Kennedy High School Honor Teacher
Cleveland, OH

Testimonials - Albuquerque, NM 2019

The comments were created by visitors to Drugs: Costs & Consequences in Albuquerque, NM on the New Mexico Museum of Natural History & Science Memorial Wall.

Very informative, especially about the development of the teenage brain.

D.S.
Albuquerque, NM

This exhibit provides insight into the drug problem we have as a global society. Thank you for bringing it to the light.

D
Albuquerque, NM

This display needs to be multiplied for every state, town, school, or educational system so every child has mandatory access to view this exhibit.

Scott
Albuquerque, NM

The Drugs exhibition was deeply meaningful for the residents of New Mexico. It seems that almost everyone has a friend or family member whose lives have been impacted by drug abuse. The associated lectures and community events were very well attended and school group visits resulted in many good discussions. We have continued these partnerships and made many friends.

Margie Marino
Executive Director, New Mexico Museum of Natural History and Science
Albuquerque, NM

Testimonials - Ceder Park, TX 2017–2018

The comments were created by visitors to Drugs: Costs & Consequences in Ceder Park, TX on the Texas Museum of Science & Technology Memorial Wall.

I was so proud to see our players show up and help (set up the exhibit). I heard them talking about the exhibit......they were affected, they were saddened by it and hopefully, they will stay away from the destruction that illicit drugs can cause. I hope also that they will speak up against drugs when a friend or family member is tempted by drugs.

Jason Jewett
DEAEF Baseball Coach, Corespeed Fastpitch
Austin, TX

Testimonials - Mobile, Alabama 2016-2017

The comments were created by visitors to Drugs: Costs & Consequences in Mobile, Alabama on the Memorial Wall.

We are so grateful this exhibit was presented in a mid-size city such as Mobile, Alabama, as educational intervention is the only way we can attack the drug epidemic. The educational benefits of this exhibit will have a phenomenal impact on all who see it.

Connie Hudson
Alabama City Commissioner
Mobile, Alabama

Incredible…everyone should see this....everyone.

Robison M.
Mobile, Alabama

Drugs affect your brain.

Melissa
Mobile, Alabama

I snorted coke once, I saw how bad it was. But seeing what it did to my brain really scares me. Thank you for teaching me how bad it is.

Rory
Pensacola, Florida

R.I.P. Don’t do drugs. Drugs kiled my uncle.

B.H.
Mobile, Alabama

Very somber, heavy but educating experience. A must see.

Tennille R.
Mobile, Alabama

Loved this exhibit. It really hit home. I have seen what drugs does to someone.

Tiffiney B.
Saraland, Alabama

Wonderful, informative, eye opening experience. Thank you.

Sasha S.
Maine

Good to have at a children’s museum!

Amelie
Florida

The exhibit is not a “one and done” exhibit. The community relations impact between civic, health, and educational organizations along with collaborations with government, the courts, law enforcement, schools, media, and elected officials was extraordinary. We were proud to be the catalyst, working with DEA, to improve the lives of so many in our region. Reaching students and families with this comprehensive, content-rich exhibit created synergy with our donor community, as well.

Jan McKay
Executive Director, Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Center
Mobile, Alabama