In this webinar, learn from a Certified Addictionologist about the genetic and neuroscience biochemical pathways that can influence individuals to self-medicate through marijuana use.
Read MoreTags: "pregnancy"
Drug Free America Foundation had the pleasure of featuring Sabrina Pooran, LMHC, CAP, Director of Family Services, for a webinar highlighting substance use treatment during pregnancy.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
DFAF hosted a Marijuana and Pregnancy Lunch and Learn and Community Town Hall for the Suncoast region as part of our marijuana and pregnancy educational program.
Read MoreJust released! Don't be fooled by Big Marijuana's deceptive messages. Learn the real risks of marijuana use during pregnancy to protect you and your baby with this new short PSA.
Read More
We're excited to announce that DFAF has kicked off our Marijuana and Pregnancy project in the state of Florida and is focused on reducing the number of women using marijuana while pregnant and breastfeeding.
Read More
Expanding legalization across the country has created an ever increasing question about fetal and neonatal exposure to the compounds found in marijuana. As research continues, the medical community is uncovering many more risks than benefits making education a priority to ...
Read More
Studies have linked marijuana use during pregnancy with a number of adverse health effects on the developing child such as low birth weight, fetal growth restriction, preterm birth, increased NICU admission, stillbirth, and later development of problem behaviors and mental ...
Read More
Researchers find that marijuana use after the middle of the first trimester is associated with various mental disorders including attention, social, and behavioral problems for the affected child and these conditions continue through the pre-teen years.
Read More