DrugFreeAmerica
@DrugFreeAmerica
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Committed to developing, promoting and sustaining national and international policies and laws that will reduce illegal drug use and drug addiction.
St Petersburg, FL
Joined December 2008
Fatal crash report finds nearly half of deadly wrecks tied to THC Average levels = 30.7 ng/mL — 6x above legal limits. THC slows reaction time, clouds judgment, & kills focus. Driving high is driving impaired. https://t.co/t2FyfYAJcF
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A new Wright State University study finds that over 40% of fatal car accident victims had elevated THC levels in their blood, with average concentrations far exceeding legal limits.
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Protecting Fatherhood: Uncovering the Risks of Marijuana Use for Dads & Soon-To-Be Dads https://t.co/vOQ4XpRAAe
Men who smoke pot or use it any form close to the time of conception have a greater chance of having a child with autism.
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Trauma & substance use are connected. Understanding is an essential first step in strengthening prevention strategies, screening practices, and care interventions for maternal and child health. 🔗 Science-based resources: https://t.co/NM8S53Gg8M
#MarijuanaKnowTheTruth
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Cannabis ≠ harmless. New ACOG guidance: Screen, counsel, & support pregnant & lactating patients to stop cannabis use. 🤰👶 Protect maternal & child health. Details: https://t.co/4CqCfgTm51 For resources, visit: https://t.co/zfXRrnOhwP
#MarijuanaKnowTheTruth
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Starting shortly — 10 AM ET! IASIC Speaker Series w/ Sir Robin Murray: “Is the rise in cannabis-induced psychosis unstoppable?” Latest on marijuana, psychosis & youth mental health. Register: https://t.co/5Jc5JeSmJg
#IASIC #YouthMentalHealth #Cannabis #Psychosis #Prevention
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Webinar Alert: Drug Endangered Children: Often the Forgotten Ones 📅 Oct 22 at 10 AM EST Learn about risks, early intervention, & collaboration to protect children with @NationalDEC Register now 👉 https://t.co/12u0DlEm4L
#DrugEndangeredChildren #Prevention
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Thank you @AGJamesUthmeier! Keeping Florida drug free!
Our emergency rule gave @FDACS the authority to get “vape shop morphine” off of store shelves and away from our kids.
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#StartWithTheTruth campaign struck a chord. Decades of science show trauma drives both substance use and relapse risk. Adverse experiences = higher vulnerability Unresolved trauma = relapse triggers What if we put trauma at the center of addiction responses—what would change?
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#DYK Fentanyl shows up 7x more often in random workplace drug tests than in pre-employment screenings. Nearly 60% of fentanyl-positive tests also involve other substances. That means higher risks of accidents, liability, and productivity loss. Learn more https://t.co/BM7OoNTmEk
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Everyone is welcome at the NOPE Candlelight Vigil. This gathering is for the entire community. Whether you have lost someone to substance use disorder, are in recovery, are supporting a loved one who is struggling, or simply want to stand in solidarity, your presence matters.
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We’re proud to see @AGPamBondi speaking out nationally on the dangers of high-potency THC products. Here in our home state of Florida, DFAF had the privilege of working alongside AG Bondi to push back against the marijuana industry & protect our communities.
.@AGPamBondi calls out Big Weed for marketing their dangerous products to children: “…These kids don't know what they're taking…these flavored vapes, they’re marketing them to children. They're lacing them with high amounts of THC where kids are going to the emergency room with
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New study: Veterans 65+ face rising marijuana risks 📈 1 in 10 are current users (nearly double national avg) ⚠️ 1 in 3 recent users meet criteria for cannabis use disorder (addiction to marijuana) Read more ➡️ https://t.co/yaVlBHDS9p
#VeteransHealth #CUD #PublicHealth
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Congratulations to colleagues Mulka Nisic, David Best, Linda Nilsson & Peter Moilanen on new research: Charting Recovery Pathways in Sweden: Time, Gender & Meaningful Activities 📖 https://t.co/aIAhmjwaTm
#Recovery #Research #recoverymonth
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Aim: To explore the influence of gender and time in addiction recovery on engagement in meaningful activities and the reduction of harmful behaviours among the recovery population in Sweden. Methods:...
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Have lived experience with opioid use disorder in St. Petersburg, Florida? Join Healing Through Art, a FREE PhotoVoice project using photography & storytelling to share your journey. Sign up: https://t.co/drDgnOulQZ
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Sir Robin Murray will be speaking about cannabis psychosis which seems to becoming more prevalent these days under the umbrella of marijuana expansion
High-potency cannabis is linked to psychotic disorders, particularly among youth. This presentation will unpack recent data, clinical insights, & public health implications—offering a critical look at what can be done to reverse this trend. Register here: https://t.co/xjwhT8jY5j
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👉 Compartí este video para sumarte a la campaña y dejá tu comentario: ¿Qué creés que falta para que la atención informada en trauma sea el estándar? #TSAFI
https://t.co/IlJ1kLMcgl
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🎨 Florida students — show us what prevention means to you! Enter the Advocacy Day T-Shirt Design Contest for a chance to win $250, $100, or $50!! Winning design will be featured on a red shirt worn at the State Capitol in November! 👉 Learn more at https://t.co/wpzXkYvsyc
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So important - Cannabis/THC can harm women’s eggs, increase miscarriage risk, and cause genetic changes leading to birth defects. For science-based resources on marijuana and pregnancy, visit https://t.co/zfXRrnOPmn
#MarijuanaKnowTheTruth
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Learn about the risks of using marijuana during a pregnancy, and the long lasting effects it can have on children.
This paper is horrifying: cannabis/THC harm women's eggs, making pregnancies less likely and causing genetic changes that can lead to severe birth defects and miscarriage. If you're a woman who wants healthy kids, don't use cannabis. https://t.co/QCs8eudFzv
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The science is clear: trauma is one of the strongest predictors of mental health + addiction. Addressing it isn’t optional—it’s essential. 📽️ Watch + share: https://t.co/My5pKvYgYX
#StartWithTruth #TSAFI
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Hemp THC candies and beverages with fruit flavors and brightly colored packaging = Danger for kids and adults! 🍭🍬☠️For prevention resources, follow @HCADA & @DrugFreeAmerica "Branded in bright colors, the products look like energy drinks. One mimics the candy Skittles
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