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The Risks of Marijuana Use During Pregnancy: Understanding Implications for Maternal Health
Using marijuana during early pregnancy c
Legalization and Pet Safety: Why Policies Need to Protect Our Animals
As marijuana policies change across the
Breaking the Stigma: Supporting Pregnant Women with Substance Abuse
Supportive care empowers women to take c
Unveiling the Dark Side of Social Media: E-Cigarette Sales on TikTok
A recent study found that this popular s
NEW! Go-to Guide: Understanding Marijuana Use During Pregnancy and Parenthood
It offers essential information for heal
High Stakes: The Surprising Connection Between Teen Cannabis Use and Psychosis
Research studies have long suggested a p
How Electronic Nicotine Delivery Systems (ENDS) May Be Speeding Up Asthma Onset
Alarming evidence suggests a concerning
The Silent Victims: Children Affected by the Drug Overdose Crisis
The drug overdose crisis in the United S
Unveiling the Hidden Risks: Maternal Marijuana Use and Neurodevelopmental Disorders in Kids
A groundbreaking study presented at the
The Courage to Change: Tracey Ford’s Inspiring Path to Recovery
Tracey Ford shares her compelling journe
A Global Recovery Conversation: The Inclusive Recovery Cities Initiative
This initiative aims to foster communiti
Marijuana use in any form linked to higher risk of heart attack or stroke
A new study recently published in the Jo
Behind the Scenes with the Drug Free America Foundation: Amy’s Story
In this inspiring episode of the Pathway
Two Emerging Drug Alerts: Tianeptine “Gas Station Heroin” and Injectable Liquid Fentanyl
The landscape of substance use is consta
Unlocking the Truth: The Hidden Risks of Melatonin Gummies for Children
Between 2012 and 2021, reports to U.S. p
Empathy in Action: How Dave Higham’s Vision is Shaping Recovery
As we step into January, we are kicking
Understanding Marijuana and Breastfeeding: Exploring New Resources
Marijuana use during breastfeeding poses
Scientists discover over-the-counter marijuana products contained 40 times the legal limit of THC
According to a news story broadcast on N
A Journey of Healing and Transformation with Stacey Doorly-Jones
Stacey opens up about her journey, marke
Study finds genetic link to cannabis addiction and multiple health problems
According to Yale News, researchers were
Recent Study Reveals the Harms of Legalization of Marijuana in Illinois
Findings from the Illinois 2023 Annual C
Nurturing Minds: How Parents and Educators Can Support Brain Development
Dr. Crystal Collier, a renowned expert i
New Research Blog: Online Dispensaries: Minors’ Ease of Access to Marijuana
A recently published study in the Journa
New P2P Podcast: African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention
In this compelling episode, we sit down
October is Youth Substance Use Prevention Month and Substance Misuse Prevention Month™
At Drug-Free America Foundation, we beli
Alarming Statistics: Over One Million Young Drivers Imperil Lives with Marijuana and Alcohol Behind the Wheel
A recently published research article
World Resiliency Day: A Global Movement You Need to Know About
Ever wondered why some people bounce bac
Unveiling Disturbing Trends: Latest Insights from the Monitoring the Future Panel Study on Substance Use Among Younger Adults and Beyond
The recent Monitoring the Future panel s
Recent research shows that daily marijuana use may worsen chronic pain over time by reducing pain tolerance
When considering the risk/benefit, daily
From Local to Global: The Rotary Action Group’s Fight Against Addiction
In this episode, host Dave Closson inter
Reports from the CDC show a vast increase in marijuana-related ER visits among youth during the pandemic
The frequency of young individuals consu
From Stigma to Support: One Man’s Mission to Transform Addiction Therapy
In this enlightening conversation, Dave
714,521 Drug-Related Emergency Department Visits Occurred in the U.S. in 2022
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Se
Alarming Connection Between Youth Vaping and Marijuana Use and Binge Drinking
A new study published in the Journal of
Marijuana Addiction in Young Males Strongly Linked to Schizophrenia
Increasing evidence points to a strong l
Cease Marijuana Use Immediately if Pregnant – New Research on Health Outcomes Released
A new study provides insight on the risk
Preventing Drug Addiction in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Approach
In this episode, host Dave Closson inter
Marijuana Use Drives Dramatic Rise in ED Visits Among Older Adults in CA
The researchers found that marijuana rel
A Playful Approach to Drug Prevention: How to Do Drug Prevention Without Talking About Drugs
Today in the latest episode of our Pathw
Marijuana use associated with increased suicidal behaviors among U.S. youth
A new study finds higher rates of suicid
New Release – 2021 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH) Report
61.2 million people aged 12 and older us
New data on overdose deaths among youth ages 10 to 19 released
Despite national data reporting youth su
Alcohol exposures declining steadily while marijuana exposures growing strongly among children, according to U.S. poison center reports
From 2000 to 2020, over 330,000 reports
Fetal & Neonatal Marijuana Exposure: Speaking For Those Unable to Speak For Themselves
Expanding legalization across the countr
Alarming Trends of Marijuana Use Among Pregnant Women in the U.S.
Studies have linked marijuana use during
Largest Long-Term Study on Children’s Development in U.S. Finds Prenatal Marijuana Use Affects Child For Many Years
Researchers find that marijuana use afte
New National Data Released on Substance Use Behaviors Among Young Adults
New data on substance use behaviors amon
Is Marijuana Legalization Adding to the Opioid Crisis? Another Study Suggests So.
A new analysis proposes that marijuana l
Nationwide study finds teen marijuana use rose and mental health declined in states with legalized marijuana
A first of its kind nationwide study, co
Shift in Trends of Prenatal Substance Use Observed with Rapid Increase in Prenatal Marijuana Use
A new study in JAMA Network Open finds t
Heightened Risk of Substance Use Disorders Among Female Youths Who Attempt Suicide
A new study in JAMA Psychiatry finds tha
Obtaining Medical Marijuana Card Led to Fast Onset, Greater, and More Severe Cases of Cannabis Use Disorder
If you’re looking to obtain a medical
Kratom use rising among youth; Associated with marijuana use
According to the latest data from the 20
Adverse neonatal outcomes associated with maternal marijuana use during pregnancy
Infants born to women who reported marij
Marijuana use linked to risk of myocardial infarction in young people
A study published in the Canadian Medica
Adolescent substance use declines as mental health symptoms rise
According to new data released from Moni
Prenatal THC exposure linked to aggression, anxiety, and hyperactivity in new study
In a new study recently published in the
Heavy Marijuana Use During Pregnancy Associated with Poorer Medical and Psychiatric Outcomes
A study published in JAMA this week foun
Large population-based survey finds that marijuana use is associated with psychotic disorders in the U.S. population.
In a new study just published in the Ame
New Rocky Mountain HIDTA report on impact of marijuana legalization now available
The Rocky Mountain High Intensity Drug T
Study finds link between vaping and psychotic experiences among university students in the USA
Newly published research in the journal
Schizophrenia linked to problematic marijuana use in Danish study
Danish investigators found that the prop
Any use of marijuana is associated with higher risk of suicidality in young Americans
In a newly released study of over 280,00
Get Involved with the International Day Against Drug Abuse & Illicit Trafficking!
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New research emerges linking teen marijuana use with altered brain development
Longitudinal analysis revealed that mari
New study confirms faster youth transition to substance use disorders
In a new study using nationally represen
The Canary in the Coalmine: Rising Rates of Prenatal THC Exposure in FL
According to the National Survey on Drug
Study finds higher rate of self-harm among males in states that legalized marijuana for recreational use
A recently published study in JAMA found
Australian Study Demonstrates Consequences of Youth Marijuana Use
Researchers in Australia released the re
Loose Buprenorphine Prescribing Criteria May Usher in a New Wave of Opioid Addiction
Will buprenorphine become the next oxyco
Study Finds Drastic Increase in Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome and Maternal Opioid-related Diagnoses from 2010-2017
According to a newly published study in
California, Nevada, and Oregon See Increase in Youth Marijuana Use
According to the latest results of the N