At the Border of Prevention and Purpose
In a city once known as the most dangerous in the world, a young girl watched border agents tear apart cars in search of drugs. It wasn’t a movie. It wasn’t the news. It was Juileta’s childhood.
Pregnancy and Marijuana: Why the Science Cannot Be Ignored
Research continues to support the association between Marijuana use during pregnancy to many adverse outcomes for the unborn child, such as low birth weight and perinatal mortality, among other risks.
What two new studies tell us about cannabis use disorder (CUD) and chronic pancreatitis and colon cancer outcomes.
Researchers found that individuals with a CUD are more likely to die within 5 years of receiving a colon cancer diagnosis and linked CUD to worsened clinical outcomes in individuals with chronic pancreatitis.
Prevention Works: Historic Drop in U.S. Overdose Deaths Signals Hope
Drug Free America Foundation proudly joins communities nationwide in recognizing National Prevention Week 2025.
Faith, Love and the Fight for Hope
There are moments in life that change everything. For Natalee King, one of those moments came in the quiet after a scream—a scream hurled at a God she no longer believed in. And then, the impossible happened.
When Marijuana Looks Like Candy: Consequences for Youth
As marijuana legalization spreads, new research reveals troubling consequences for youth, especially with the rise of candy-like edibles. Learn how these trends are shaping adolescent health and risk perceptions.
Prevention Without Borders: DFAF’s Role in Global Drug Policy
Drug Free America Foundation (DFAF) made a strong and strategic impact at the 68th Session of the United Nations Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), held in Vienna, Austria, the week of March 10th.
Think You’re Okay to Drive After Consuming Marijuana? Think Again, Says New Study
84% of marijuana users report driving within eight hours of consumption, and over half got behind the wheel within just one hour. marijuana-impaired driving is real, and it is common. Stay Safe, Stay Smart, and Don’t Drive High!
A Call for Compassionate Health Communication
To effectively communicate the known risks of marijuana during pregnancy and postpartum, we need science-based messaging that is both transparent and compassionate
From Addiction for Profit to Prevention with Purpose: Lessons from Dr. Aaron Weiner
In the ever-evolving landscape of substance misuse, the challenge is no longer just the substances themselves—it's the systems profiting from addiction.
