Can Cannabis Affect The Teenage Brain?
New research found early cannabis use was associated with slower neurocognitive development over time.
Think Cannabis Helps Your Mental Health? Research Says Otherwise!
A new review in Jama Internal Medicine takes a hard [...]
Creating a Culture Shift in Campus Drinking
A new Pathways 2 Prevention podcast episode explores how the SHIFT program at UT Austin is redefining college alcohol prevention—moving beyond individual choices to reshape campus culture, environments, and norms.
Rescheduling of Bromazolam: emergency response to a growing public health issue
The DEA has emergency‑scheduled Bromazolam after its rise in counterfeit pills, warning of severe risks like respiratory depression and accidental overdose.
Avoid “Fast Food Prevention”: How to Build Drug Prevention That Actually Works
Many prevention efforts are driven by good intentions—but not all approaches create lasting impact. In this Pathways 2 Prevention episode, Matej (UTRIP), author of Prevention Gone Wrong, explains why “fast food prevention” fails and how prevention professionals can shift toward strategies that build real protective factors. Learn the 5-minute test to evaluate prevention initiatives and practical steps to strengthen programs that truly change behavior.
Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Human Rights Challenges in Addressing the World Drug Problem Impact of Drug Policies on the Rights of Women and Girls GallerySubmission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Human Rights Challenges in Addressing the World Drug Problem Impact of Drug Policies on the Rights of Women and Girls
Submission to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) Human Rights Challenges in Addressing the World Drug Problem Impact of Drug Policies on the Rights of Women and Girls
Drug Free America Foundation has submitted a formal contribution to [...]
How Prescription Fentanyl Endangers Kids in the Opioid Crisis
A study posted in the Sage Journals reveals that despite [...]
Highlights from the 13th Annual National Prevention Summit
The 13th Annual National Prevention Summit brought together nearly 200 professionals and 16 partner organizations for two powerful days of science-based prevention, recovery advocacy, and policy leadership. National experts addressed emerging drug trends, youth-targeted marketing, trauma-informed prevention, and digital risks—while strengthening collaboration across communities. Discover the highlights and how you can support prevention education nationwide.
Vulnerable Minds in a Legal Market
Marijuana is often framed as “natural” and “safer than other [...]
Opioid Deaths Are Dropping
The United States has seen a significant drop in opioid [...]
