The “Above the Influence” campaign is partnering with the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for its second annual MusiCares and GRAMMY Foundation Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest. Teens from across the country who are 14-18 years-old are encouraged to enter the original music and music video competition.

The Teen Substance Abuse Awareness through Music Contest asks teens to compose or create an original song and/or music video that explores, encourages, and celebrates a healthy lifestyle, or accurately depicts a story about drug abuse.

The first place winner will receive an invitation to Los Angeles to attend the 54th annual GRAMMY Awards Backstage Experience, a special backstage tour that takes place while artists rehearse for the live GRAMMY Awards. In addition, the first, second and third place winners will have their musical entries posted on the GRAMMY365 website and the MTV Act blog, as well as on the “Above the Influence” campaign website.

Winners will be revealed during NIDA’s second annual National Drug Facts Week, which begins Oct. 31, 2011.

For more information about contest rules, entry deadlines and a look at last year’s entries, visit: www.drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov.  To learn more about the “Above the Influence” campaign visit www.AbovetheInfluence.comor www.WhiteHouseDrugPolicy.gov.