Tags: "prevention"

31 Aug
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International Overdose Awareness Day

This day is the largest yearly initiative aimed at ending overdose, remembering without stigma those who have died from overdose, and acknowledging the grief of the family and friends left behind.

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21 Aug
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National Fentanyl Prevention and Awareness Day

Drug Free America Foundation is joining Facing Fentanyl's efforts to address the fentanyl crisis and remember the lives lost from fentanyl poisoning. It is estimated that synthetic opioids like fentanyl kills over 150 people every day.

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16 Jun
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DFAF Wishes Dads and Dads-To-Be a Happy Father’s Day

We recognize the special role men play in the healthy development of children, so we have dedicated this newsletter with resources and articles for dads.

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07 Jun
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From Local to Global: Pakistan Youth Organization’s Fight Against Substance Abuse

In this month's insightful episode, we're joined by Sana Ullah Rathore, a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in drug demand reduction and the founder of the Pakistan Youth Organization (PYO).

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05 Jun
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Alarming Connection Between Youth Vaping and Marijuana Use and Binge Drinking

A new study published in the Journal of Substance Use and Misuse finds that vaping nicotine is intensely connected with using marijuana and binge drinking among U.S. youth.

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30 May
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Substance Abuse & Families Community Meeting for NW Florida

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.

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23 May
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DFAF Participates in the United Nations 66th Session of the Commission on Narcotic Drugs

DFAF's special distinction as a Non-Governmental Organization in Special Consultative Status with the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations, allows to have a voice in global drug policy.

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12 May
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National Prevention Week Activities

Drug Free America Foundation is joining communities around the nation to celebrate National Prevention Week sponsored by Substance Abuse Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA).

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04 May
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Preventing Drug Addiction in Pakistan: A Comprehensive Approach

In this episode, host Dave Closson interviews Cristina von Sperling Afridi, founder of the Karim Khan Afridi Welfare Foundation (KKAWF) in Pakistan. KKAWF was launched after Cristina and her husband, Ambassador Tariq Khan Afridi, lost their 19-year-old son, Karim, to ...

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06 Apr
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Building Strong Communities for Youth: The Icelandic Model

The Icelandic model is a community-based approach to youth development that has seen remarkable success in Iceland and has been adapted by other countries around the world.

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