Drug Free America Foundation

08/07/2026

Join us on Wednesday, August 12th for a special event recognizing International Youth Day. Thank you ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals for inviting us to be part of it and we're excited to have our Deputy Director, Chantel Lincoln, present and Young Professionals Advisory Board (YPAB) Member, Ariel, moderate!

Register at: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/947326481550526552

Join us this International Youth Day!

To mark International Youth Day 2026, WFAD, together with the ISSUP - International Society of Substance Use Professionals's Global Youth Network, Drug Free America Foundation, and Fourth Wave Foundation, invites you to join our webinar on 12 August for the launch of the Global Youth Survey.

The Global Youth Survey is a youth-led global initiative designed to better understand the experiences, needs, strengths, opportunities, and aspirations of young people and early career professionals working in substance use prevention, treatment, recovery, and related fields. The findings will help strengthen the global workforce and support future youth engagement through evidence-informed practice.

Participants will also be introduced to the Global Youth Declaration on Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery, developed by young professionals in 2025, and explore how the Global Youth Survey builds on its recommendations to support future youth engagement and workforce development.

Wednesday, 12 August 2026
4:00 p.m. CEST (3:00 p.m. London | 10:00 a.m. ET | 5:00 p.m. EAT)
Language: English with interpretation in French and Spanish

Register for the webinar: https://register.gotowebinar.com/register/947326481550526552

Learn more about the webinar and meet the speakers on our website: https://wfad.se/activity/news/international-youth-day-2026-launch-of-the-global-youth-survey/

07/29/2026

What does the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy mean for prevention?

In our newest Pathways 2 Prevention episode, we sit down with Dr. Roneet Lev, Chief Medical Officer at the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy ONDCP as she shares how the nation's strategy is strengthening primary prevention, supporting community coalitions, addressing emerging drug threats, and advancing recovery.

As she discusses the 2026 National Drug Control Strategy, Dr. Lev highlights a historic addition to the strategy—the acknowledgment that faith can play an important role in prevention, treatment, and recovery by offering hope, connection, and support for individuals and families.

This is a conversation you won't want to miss.

🎧 Listen now: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3y1DsGmdJpXgKLNvdjK1OK


DJC Solutions LLC

07/28/2026

Exciting News!

We're excited to share the launch of the Inclusive Recovery Communities of Tampa Bay (IRCTB) website!

🌐 Visit: https://irctampabay.com/

The website is your new hub for learning about the Inclusive Recovery Communities initiative, finding resources, and staying connected with recovery efforts across the Tampa Bay region.

📅 Hosting an upcoming recovery event? We'd love to help spread the word! Please submit your event to be featured on the website so we can continue building a stronger, more connected recovery community.

👍 Be sure to follow the new page Inclusive Recovery Communities of Tampa Bay for the latest updates, community events, recovery resources, and opportunities to get involved!

Together, we're making recovery more visible, inclusive, and celebrated throughout Tampa Bay.

A community-kept calendar of recovery events across Pasco, Hillsborough, and Pinellas counties — every pathway welcome.

07/25/2026

Cannabinoids are being talked about as a PTSD solution, but current evidence does not support that claim. A recent review found that none of the currently available studies showed any benefit or improvement in PTSD symptoms that could be directly associated with the use of cannabinoids. Read more about this study in our blog: https://www.dfaf.org/media/research-blog/

07/23/2026

Don't miss this important webinar happening soon at 12 PM EST!

Register to join us at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_sXZt3iLKSVe2EOHyfGbQ8g

07/20/2026

Mark your calendars for the next youth-led webinar focused on trauma, mental health, and the power of words happening on 7/30.

Register at https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_d9ndJ00ZSyShCpCd2N1Hzw

07/16/2026

Honored to have our CEO Amy Ronshausen represent Drug Free America Foundation at this year's High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, where she had the privilege of moderating and presenting on the critical role of science-based prevention in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

It was a pleasure to join respected colleagues from around the world in highlighting that effective addiction prevention is not only a public health priority, but also a development imperative. Thank you to the Turkish Green Crescent Society for bringing together such an outstanding panel and for advancing this important global conversation. Together, we can ensure prevention has the place it deserves in sustainable development efforts.

07/09/2026

Research suggests low-income veterans who use cannabis and have obesity report poorer overall well-being, including physical and mental health challenges.
Read our latest blog here: https://www.dfaf.org/cannabis-use-obesity-and-mental-health-in-low-income-veterans/