When he decided to join the US Drug Enforcement Administration, his mother tried to talk him out of it. On Feb. Five men appeared at the agent's side and shoved him in a car.
One month later, Camarena's body was found. He had been tortured to death. In honor of Camarena's memory and his battle against illegal drugs, friends and neighbors began to wear red badges of satin. Parents, sick of the destruction of alcohol and other drugs, had begun forming coalitions. Some of these new coalitions took Camarena as their model and embraced his belief that one person can make a difference.
These coalitions also adopted the symbol of Camarena's memory, the red ribbon. The inclusion of a link on this website does not constitute an official endorsement, guarantee, or approval by DEA. Red Ribbon Week Oct. See Also Sign up for updates. Learn About Drugs Heroin. Explore videos, interactive experiences, ready-to-use activities and more to help students make healthier decisions.
The program strives to empower educators and pharmacists to address substance misuse and educate students to make good decisions for the health and well-being of themselves and their community. A Program of Responsibility.
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