Highlights from Red Ribbon Week
Drug Free America Foundation celebrated Red Ribbon Week with elementary students by conducting interactive sessions about the value of being drug-free, overcoming peer pressure, and making good choices.
The Biological Component of Behavioral Health and Marijuana Use
In this webinar as part of our marijuana and pregnancy educational series, we were joined by Certified Addictionologist Dr. Evelyn Higgins who educated about the genetic and neuroscience biochemical pathways that can influence individuals to self-medicate through marijuana use.
New Research Blog: Online Dispensaries: Minors’ Ease of Access to Marijuana
A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has shed light on the concerning ease with which minors can purchase marijuana through online dispensaries.
Register Today for the National Prevention Summit
We are thrilled to announce the opening of registration for the 11th Annual Prevention Summit, a transformative event co-hosted by the Drug Free America Foundation Inc. (DFAF) and the Hillsborough County Anti-Drug Alliance (HCADA).
New P2P Podcast: African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention
In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chris Ibe, an international crime prevention advocate.
October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month and Substance Misuse Prevention Month™
At Drug-Free America Foundation, we believe in the power of prevention; join us in celebrating Prevention Month this October.
Alarming Statistics: Over One Million Young Drivers Imperil Lives with Marijuana and Alcohol Behind the Wheel
A recently published research article from the Addictive Behaviors Journal sheds light on the prevalence and critical associations between DUI of marijuana and alcohol among drivers aged 16 to 20 in the United States.
World Resiliency Day: A Global Movement You Need to Know About
Ever wondered why some people bounce back from adversity while others struggle? The answer might lie in understanding your 'why.'
Unveiling Disturbing Trends: Latest Insights from the Monitoring the Future Panel Study on Substance Use Among Younger Adults and Beyond
The recent Monitoring the Future panel study reveals concerning trends in substance use among young adults in the U.S., with a significant rise in past-year marijuana, hallucinogen, and marijuana/nicotine vaping use among those aged 19-30.
International Overdose Awareness Day
This day is the largest yearly initiative aimed at ending overdose, remembering without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledging the grief of the family and friends left behind.
