Legalized Pot a No Go for California, but What About Florida?
January 25, 2010
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact: Lana Beck (727) 828-0211 or (727) 403-7571
“Legalized Pot a No Go for California, but What About Florida?”
Legalized Pot A No Go For California
(St. Petersburg, FL) Despite recent media claims of California being one step closer to taxing and regulating marijuana, it appears Assembly Bill 390 has died in the Health committee and will not make it to full assembly vote by deadline, leaving pro-drug advocates no closer to legalizing a toxic weed.
Students Taking Action Not Drugs (STAND) Launches
(St. Petersburg, FL) – STAND (Students Taking Action Not Drugs), a division of Drug Free America Foundation, Inc., launched its new virtual anti-drug campaign for high school and college students this week. STAND uses an innovative online approach to reach schools and other student led organizations who are interested in advocating for healthy lifestyle choices.
Drug Free America Foundation Urges Florida Medical Organizations to Think Twice Before Supporting Smoked Marijuana As a Medicine
(St. Petersburg, FL) Recently, Florida Alcohol and Drug Abuse Association (FADAA) reported that the economic impact of substance abuse in Florida is approximately $43 billion annually impacting “every level of our state, from our streets to our classrooms.” FADAA’s study found that the consequences of substance abuse cost Floridians nearly $5 million every hour.
Join Drug Free America Foundation as We Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with Starkey Elementary School
(St. Petersburg, FL) Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the United States.
Obama’s Pot Guidelines: What Do They Mean?
October 19, 2009
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact: Lana Beck (727) 828-0211 or (727) 403-7571
Obama’s Pot Guidelines: What Do They Mean?
(St. Petersburg, FL) Today, the Obama Administration issued guidelines regarding the prosecution of marijuana users and distributors in states that have legalized marijuana under the guise of medicine. These guidelines provide clarity to a policy that took effect in January.
“Arizona, Pot Shops May be Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!” Warns Drug Free America Foundation
October 5, 2009
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact: Lana Beck (727) 828-0211 or (727) 403-7571
Arizona, Pot Shops May be Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!; Warns Drug Free America Foundation
St. Petersburg, FL) In 2010, the state of Arizona potentially faces a medical marijuana ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana under the guise of medicine and allow for pot shops. If passed, Arizona could face the same ongoing issues as California has for quite some time.
“Florida, Pot Shops May be Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!” Warns Drug Free America Foundation
October 5, 2009
For Immediate Release
For More Information Contact: Lana Beck (727) 828-0211 or (727) 403-7571
“Florida, Pot Shops May be Coming to a Neighborhood Near You!” Warns Drug Free America Foundation
(St. Petersburg, FL) In 2010, the state of Florida potentially faces a medical marijuana ballot initiative that would legalize marijuana under the guise of medicine and allow for pot shops. If passed, Florida could face the same ongoing issues as California has for quite some time.
Join Mayor Rick Baker and Drug Free America Foundation to Celebrate Red Ribbon Week with Woodlawn Elementary School
(St. Petersburg, FL) Red Ribbon Week brings millions of people together to raise awareness regarding the need for alcohol, tobacco and other drug and violence prevention, early intervention, and treatment services. It is the largest, most visible prevention awareness campaign observed annually in the United States.
Threats Made to Connecticut Senator Bring Harassment to a Head!
May 14, 2009
For Immediate Release
Contact: Lana Beck (727) 828-0211 or (727) 403-7571
Threats Made to Connecticut Senator Bring Harassment to a Head!
(St. Petersburg, FL) The arrest of the Connecticut Vice President of the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws for violent threats against State Senator Toni Boucher has brought to light more incidents of verbal abuse, physical intimidation and harassment by other drug legalization activists.