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).

By |2024-02-15T09:24:35-05:00October 9, 2023|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Register Today for the National Prevention Summit

New P2P Podcast: African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chris Ibe, an international crime prevention advocate.

By |2023-10-09T12:35:50-04:00October 5, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on New P2P Podcast: African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention

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.

By |2023-10-04T20:27:28-04:00October 4, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month and Substance Misuse Prevention Month™

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.

By |2023-09-27T10:45:36-04:00September 27, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Alarming Statistics: Over One Million Young Drivers Imperil Lives with Marijuana and Alcohol Behind the Wheel

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.'

By |2023-09-07T08:15:33-04:00September 7, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on World Resiliency Day: A Global Movement You Need to Know About

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.

By |2023-09-06T06:28:44-04:00September 6, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Unveiling Disturbing Trends: Latest Insights from the Monitoring the Future Panel Study on Substance Use Among Younger Adults and Beyond

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.

By |2023-08-30T17:10:20-04:00August 31, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on International Overdose Awareness Day

National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Drug Free America Foundation is joining Facing Fentanyl's efforts to address the fentanyl crisis and remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning. It is estimated that synthetic opioids like fentanyl kills over 150 people every day.

By |2023-08-21T10:15:54-04:00August 21, 2023|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Recent research shows that daily marijuana use may worsen chronic pain over time by reducing pain tolerance

When considering the risk/benefit, daily marijuana users risk addiction without any long‐term benefits for chronic pain; both primary care providers and patients using medical marijuana for pain should be aware of such risk.

By |2023-08-15T12:57:25-04:00August 15, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Recent research shows that daily marijuana use may worsen chronic pain over time by reducing pain tolerance

Drug-Related Deaths Involving Xylazine Soar in U.S.

Fatal overdoses involving the animal tranquilizer Xylazine reached 3,400 in 2021, a 34-fold increase from 2018 when the number of fatal overdoses involving Xylazine was 102.

By |2023-07-28T11:15:39-04:00July 28, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Drug-Related Deaths Involving Xylazine Soar in U.S.
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