The frequency of young individuals consuming harmful amounts of marijuana edibles or smoking marijuana to the point where they need emergency assistance increased considerably during the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Marisela Cigliuti, RN, BSN, enlightens about stress, connecting with the body, and provides techniques for self-care including a guided breathing exercise to help us become aware of our body and alleviate stress.
Read MoreCannabis impaired driving has risen drastically since states have legalized marijuana which have led to an increase in fatal crashes like what happened to Jennifer when she was killed by a person high on medical marijuana.
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The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) released the 2022 Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN) report on drug-related emergency department (ED) visits.
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Drug Free America Foundation is partnering with Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, Prevent Child Abuse Florida for the Northwest regional town hall on June 28th.
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DFAF's special distinction as a Non-Governmental Organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, allows to have a voice in global drug policy.
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The resources for our marijuana and pregnancy educational project are now available in Creole.
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Are you a passionate advocate for substance use prevention? We're looking for enthusiastic, driven young professionals to join our advisory board and make a real impact in our community.
Read MoreWhile females consume about half of the nonmedical use of substances, shockingly, less than 20% of people in treatment are women and this gap is even larger in some countries.
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In partnership with the Florida Coalition Alliance and Community Coalition Alliance, Drug Free America Foundation hosted the 2023 Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Advocacy Day at the Florida Capitol.
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