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.
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.
Marijuana Addiction in Young Males Strongly Linked to Schizophrenia
Increasing evidence points to a strong link between having a marijuana use disorder (addiction) and developing schizophrenia, particularly for young males.
Cease Marijuana Use Immediately if Pregnant – New Research on Health Outcomes Released
A new study provides insight on the risks of using marijuana during pregnancy on fetal growth by analyzing the effect of use on three different health outcomes at birth: weight, length, and head circumference of the newborn.
National Prevention Week Activities
Drug Free America Foundation is joining communities around the nation to celebrate National Prevention Week sponsored by Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).
Preventing Drug Addiction in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Approach
In this episode, host Dave Closson interviews Cristina von Sperling Afridi, founder of the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) in Pakistan. KKAWF was launched after Cristina and her husband, Ambassador Tariq Khan Afridi, lost their 19-year-old son, Karim, to drug use.
