Resources Now Available in Creole!
The resources for our marijuana and pregnancy educational project are now available in Creole.
Seeking Youth Ages 18 to 25 for Young Professionals Advisory Board
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.
Health Equity Urgently Needed for Females
While 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.
Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Advocacy Day 2023
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.
2023 National Drug Endangered Children Conference
Drug Free America Foundation (DFAF) is partnering with the National Alliance for Drug Endangered Children for their 2023 conference, Coming Together for Help, Hope, and Support, happening on August 29 - 31st in Kansas City, Missouri.
NEW! DFAF Kicks off Marijuana and Pregnancy Project in the State of FL
We're excited to announce that DFAF has kicked off our Marijuana and Pregnancy project in the state of Florida and is focused on reducing the number of women using marijuana while pregnant and breastfeeding.
Fetal & Neonatal Marijuana Exposure: Speaking For Those Unable to Speak For Themselves
Expanding legalization across the country has created an ever increasing question about fetal and neonatal exposure to the compounds found in marijuana. As research continues, the medical community is uncovering many more risks than benefits making education a priority to protect our developing and newly born babies.
Alarming Trends of Marijuana Use Among Pregnant Women in the U.S.
Studies have linked marijuana use during pregnancy with a number of adverse health effects on the developing child such as low birth weight, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, increased NICU admission, stillbirth, and later development of problem behaviors and mental health conditions in middle childhood which is continued into adolescence and young adulthood.
It’s National Drug Free Work Week!
We're proud to announce the 14th annual anniversary observance of NATIONAL DRUG-FREE WORK WEEK, OCTOBER 17 - 23, 2022! This yearly public awareness campaign highlights the importance of a drug-free workplace and encourages workers with alcohol and drug problems to seek help.
Celebrating International Recovery Day!
Today we celebrate International Recovery Day - a day devoted to celebrating the millions of people in recovery, promoting global recovery efforts, and spreading hope to those with substance use disorders and their loved ones as Recovery is Possible!
