Opioid Deaths Are Dropping
The United States has seen a significant drop in opioid [...]
Teen Drug Use in the U.S Remains Low – Latest study Shows Continued Positive Trends
New NIH data reveals teen drug use remains historically low in 2025, with most adolescents abstaining from alcohol, marijuana, and nicotine.
The Not-So-Subtle Marketing Strategies Targeting Young Adults Consumption
Marijuana ads are targeting teens with youth-appealing imagery and misleading health claims. Learn how marketing normalizes use and why prevention awareness is critical.
13th Annual National Prevention Summit
Join us February 17–18, 2026, in St. Petersburg, Florida, for the 13th Annual National Prevention Summit hosted by Drug Free America Foundation. Featuring opening keynote Dr. Kevin Sabet, expert-led sessions, CEUs, and national leaders in prevention, treatment, recovery, and drug policy.
A statewide look at pregnancy involving marijuana use in Michigan
Marijuana use among pregnant women has exponentially increased over the [...]
69th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND)
The 69th Session of the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND) will take place 9–13 March 2026 in Vienna. NGOs interested in hosting or supporting a side event or exhibition should review key deadlines, eligibility requirements, and submission guidelines. This page provides essential updates to help organizations prepare and participate effectively.
The Road to Youth Declaration: Mobilizing a Global Youth Movement
In this episode of Pathways to Prevention, host Dave Closson highlights a remarkable youth-driven global effort: the Youth Declaration on Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery. What began as a simple idea at a CND side event quickly transformed into an international youth movement spanning more than 60 countries. Youth leaders from WFAD, Drug Free America Foundation, and Pakistan Youth Organization share how they mobilized a worldwide survey, analyzed thousands of authentic youth responses, and distilled them into six powerful recommendations. Their message is clear, youth participation isn’t a token gesture; it’s a design principle. This episode uncovers the challenges, breakthroughs, and powerful results of giving youth a true seat at the table.
Understanding Marijuana’s Influence on Youth Tobacco Initiation
While the use of tobacco has steadily declined over the [...]
Red Ribbon Week and the Fight Against Cartel Violence
Red Ribbon Week honors the legacy of DEA agent Enrique “Kiki” Camarena, whose murder by the Guadalajara Cartel ignited a national movement against drug trafficking. Today, as fentanyl and cartel violence devastate communities, we recommit to prevention, recovery, and policies that advance justice and protect American lives.
It’s Never Too Late: Hope, Help, and Healing for Older Adults in Recovery
In this episode of Pathways 2 Prevention, Terry Gerlach, Supervisor of Clinical Services at Hazelden Betty Ford in Naples, discusses recovery and mental health in older adults. She shares her inspiring career pivot, holistic approaches that address both substance use and mental health, and practical ways families and providers can foster hope and lasting recovery. Discover how shifting from shame to empowerment helps older adults “take their power back” and find renewed purpose at any stage of life.
