Tags: "youth"

29 Jan
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The Escalating Youth Overdose Crisis in America

In 2022, roughly 22 innocent kids died each week from a drug overdose, equivalent to the size of a classroom full of students.

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24 Jan
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Fostering Impact: A Glimpse into Prevention Advocacy Day 2024 at the Florida State Capitol

Drug Free America Foundation, in collaboration with Community Coalition Alliance (CCA), and the Florida Alliance for State Advocacy (FASA), organized Prevention Advocacy Day 2024 at the Florida State Capitol.

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02 Nov
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Nurturing Minds: How Parents and Educators Can Support Brain Development

Dr. Crystal Collier, a renowned expert in addiction and brain development, shares her inspiring journey and discusses her groundbreaking program, "Know Your Neuro."

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13 Oct
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New Research Blog: Online Dispensaries: Minors’ Ease of Access to Marijuana

A recently published study in the Journal of the American Medical Association Pediatrics has shed light on the concerning ease with which minors can purchase marijuana through online dispensaries.

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05 Oct
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New P2P Podcast: African Youths Initiative on Crime Prevention

In this compelling episode, we sit down with Chris Ibe, an international crime prevention advocate.

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26 Sep
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Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads

Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads

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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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18 Jul
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Reports from the CDC show a vast increase in marijuana-related ER visits among youth during the pandemic

The frequency of young individuals consuming harmful amounts of marijuana edibles or smoking marijuana to the point where they need emergency assistance increased considerably during the pandemic, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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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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