Drug Free America Foundation

06/16/2026

Interested in helping build more recovery-supportive communities?

Join the Inclusive Recovery Communities of Tampa Bay (IRCTB) virtual information session to learn how you can get involved in creating environments where recovery is visible, supported, and celebrated.

📅 June 24
⏰ 12 PM ET
💻 Online - register at: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/KNTM5QSLStisNHQGc3TFVQ

06/12/2026

Thank you all for making today a great success! Our 4th Annual Celebrity Luncheon wouldn’t be possible without you!

06/10/2026

Did you know that "710 Day" is often referred to as a ma*****na-focused holiday centered around ma*****na concentrates and high-potency products?

Join this virtual event on July 1st where our CEO, Amy Ronshausen, will be serving as a panelist, bringing her decades of experience in substance use prevention, public health, and drug policy to this important discussion.

Register today and be part of the conversation.

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Do you know what 710 day is? Learn everything you need to know about 710 - at the FREE virtual event. Join us July 1, 2026.

06/05/2026

1 week away!! Get tickets at https://dfaf.networkforgood.com/events/100550-4th-annual-celebrity-luncheon to support substance use prevention!

06/03/2026

🤢 Think ma*****na helps with nausea? It may actually make it worse.

Regular cannabis use can lead to Cannabinoid Hyperemesis Syndrome (CHS)—a condition that causes severe, repeated vomiting, dehydration, and abdominal pain.

During pregnancy, these complications can pose serious risks for both mother and baby.

In our latest video, learn:
✔ What CHS is
✔ Why ma*****na may worsen nausea and vomiting
✔ Risks associated with cannabis use during pregnancy
✔ Safer options for managing pregnancy symptoms

🎥 Watch now: https://youtu.be/nWe8HL6jtnU

If you're pregnant and experiencing nausea, talk to your healthcare provider about safe, evidence-based treatments.

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06/01/2026

What if the real impact of cannabis legalization on youth isn't showing up in household surveys but in psychiatric emergency departments?

While household surveys often suggest that teen cannabis use has remained stable following legalization, researchers examining psychiatric emergency visits in Massachusetts found a different story.

A recent study found that youth experienced the most dramatic increases in cannabis use and cannabis use disorder among patients presenting for psychiatric emergencies after recreational cannabis sales began.

Hear directly from the researchers behind the study, Dr. Cheryl Foo and Toby Raybould, in our Speaker Series, Not All Kids Are Alright: Pediatric and Youth Emergency Visits and Hospitalizations after Cannabis Legalization: https://youtu.be/yL1g4UyMWB0

In psychiatric emergency room patients, cannabis use rises after legalization of recreational sales in Massachusetts, but the largest changes are seen amongst adolescents rather than adults. After legalization, adolescent cannabis use increased from 5% to 17%, and cannabis-related disorders rose from 3% to 12%.

Learn more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/adolescents-presenting-psychiatric-emergency-departments-more-likely-test-positive-cannabis-after-legalization/

06/01/2026

🚨 Emerging substances are reshaping workplace and military drug policies.

The U.S. Coast Guard recently announced new restrictions on kratom and expanded testing for psilocin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms.” These changes reflect growing concerns about safety, impairment, and workforce readiness as new substances continue to emerge outside traditional drug-testing panels.

⚠️ Kratom, while legal in many states, has been linked to serious health risks including addiction, psychosis, liver damage, and overdose.
⚠️ Psilocin can cause disorientation, paranoia, and distorted perception that may compromise safety-sensitive duties.

The landscape is changing rapidly — from kratom to delta-8-THC to novel synthetics — and organizations are being challenged to keep policies current with today’s evolving substance use trends.

Read more on our blog: https://www.ndwa.org/uncategorized/the-coast-guard-tightens-substance-use-policies/

05/28/2026

Don’t miss local celebrities battle it out for Top Tips & Best Designed Apron! Get your tickets today and support substance use via link in bio.

05/27/2026

The 2026 National Drug Control Strategy reinforces as a national priority and calls for promoting healthy, drug-free lifestyles as the social norm!

Let's go ONDCP!!💪

Here's a breakdown of this Strategy: https://dfaf.org/the-2026-national-drug-control-strategy-strengthening-prevention-recovery-and-public-safety/

05/27/2026

New research shows parental cannabis use is rising rapidly in the U.S., with millions of children now living in households where cannabis is used regularly. Daily cannabis use among parents is now more common than daily alcohol use.

As cannabis use becomes more normalized, continued research and education on family and child well-being remain important.

Read more about it in our latest blog -> https://www.dfaf.org/parental-cannabis-use-is-rising-rapidly-affecting-millions-of-children/