Understanding Marijuana and Breastfeeding: Exploring New Resources
Marijuana use during breastfeeding poses risks that every nursing mother should be aware of and is a subject of growing concern among healthcare professionals.
Scientists discover over-the-counter marijuana products contained 40 times the legal limit of THC
According to a news story broadcast on NBC affiliate WLBT3 in Jackson Mississippi, scientists in Mississippi have discovered over-the-counter marijuana products that contained as much as 40 times the amount of THC allowed under the state's 2018 Farm Bill.
Study finds genetic link to cannabis addiction and multiple health problems
According to Yale News, researchers were able to identify dozens of genetic variants linked to cannabis use disorder and a variety of behavioral and health issues associated with cannabis use disorder.
Open Letter to Ohio Lawmakers
Amy Ronshausen, Executive Director of Drug Free America Foundation and Save Our Society From Drugs, wrote the following open letter to Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and the members of the Ohio State Legislature, in reaction to the recreational marijuana ballot initiative passing in the state.
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.
Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads
Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads
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.
DFAF study reveals marijuana-impaired driving more dangerous in states where the drug is more permissive
A few moments ago, Drug Free America Foundation issued a news release unveiling our latest study concerning troubling results about marijuana legalization.
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.
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.
