Reports from the CDC show a vast increase in marijuana-related ER visits among youth during the pandemic

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.

By |2023-07-18T13:42:04-04:00July 18, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Reports from the CDC show a vast increase in marijuana-related ER visits among youth during the pandemic

Cultivating Wellness: Building Your Personal Self-Care Toolkit

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.

By |2023-08-01T12:39:18-04:00July 3, 2023|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Cultivating Wellness: Building Your Personal Self-Care Toolkit

Tragedy on the Road: Jennifer’s Heartbreaking Story and the Growing Threat of Marijuana-Impaired Driving

Cannabis 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.

By |2024-10-25T13:51:44-04:00July 3, 2023|Uncategorized, Videos|Comments Off on Tragedy on the Road: Jennifer’s Heartbreaking Story and the Growing Threat of Marijuana-Impaired Driving

714,521 Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits Occurred in the U.S. in 2022

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.

By |2023-06-30T09:42:10-04:00June 30, 2023|Current Reseach, Uncategorized|Comments Off on 714,521 Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits Occurred in the U.S. in 2022

Substance Abuse & Families Community Meeting for NW Florida

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.

By |2023-05-30T16:29:36-04:00May 30, 2023|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Substance Abuse & Families Community Meeting for NW Florida

DFAF Participates in the United Nations 66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

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.

By |2023-08-03T13:47:15-04:00May 23, 2023|GTF Activities, International News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on DFAF Participates in the United Nations 66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

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.

By |2023-10-12T10:49:33-04:00March 22, 2023|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Seeking Youth Ages 18 to 25 for Young Professionals Advisory Board

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.

By |2023-02-23T14:49:21-05:00February 23, 2023|In The News, Uncategorized|Comments Off on Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery Advocacy Day 2023
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