National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week is observed in March to link people to the facts that shatter the myths about drug abuse. To get the facts out there, we are having a drawing/graphic design, video, poem/spoken word, and t-shirt contest. Visit teen.drugabuse.gov to find out information.

Participants work will be posted on social media during the National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week, March 17-23, 2025.

DRAWING/GRAPHIC DESIGN CONTEST
Use your creative illustration skills to bring your drawing to life using #MyWhyNDAFW theme! *
Submission requirements:
-Must be 8.5 x 11 size
-Appropriate for age category
-Two key prevention facts
-Creativity/neatness

VIDEO CONTEST
Lights. Camera. Action! Be the director and film a video that features #MyWhyNDAFW theme! *
Submission requirements:
-Length 30 seconds or less
-Appropriate for age category
-Two key prevention facts
-Grabs viewers’ attention
-Acting is encouraged!

POEM/SPOKEN WORD CONTEST
Express the data or emotions in a powerfully vivid and imaginative style using #MyWhyNDAFW theme! *
Submission requirements:
-Make it well thought out and powerful
-Appropriate length for age category
-Two key prevention facts
-Creativity
-Voice recording is recommended but optional

T-SHIRT CONTEST
Show us your creativity. Design a t-shirt showing #MyWhyNDAFW theme! *
Submission requirements:
-Use computer program design or drawing on 8 x 11 size
-Appropriate for age category
-Two key prevention facts
-Grabs attention
#MyWhyNDAFW theme
*Why is preventing drug use important?
*What are healthy ways you can cope with stress?
*Why do you choose not to use drugs or alcohol?

AGE CATEGORIES
10-12 years old
13-15 years old
16-18 years old

PRIZES
1st place $50
2nd place $25
3rd place $15
For each age category

DUE DATE
March 5, 2025

REGISTER HERE
https://forms.gle/fbuPJ2aHx8csfFG96
For more information or questions, feel free to reach out to Lindsay Hughes at lgooden@udel.edu
Artwork submissions emailed to Lindsay Hughes lgooden@udel.edu