We are the Leaders in Drug Policy Reform
We have made many important strides in the field of drug policy reform, prevention and education. We have expanded Drug Free America Foundation by forming an international task force and by adding three instrumental divisions:
International Task Force on Strategic Drug Policy is a network of professionals and community leaders from across the globe, which supports and promotes drug demand reduction principles and strive to advance communication and cooperation among non-governmental organizations (NGO's) who are working to stem illicit drug use and promote sound drug policy around the world.
International Scientific and Medical Forum on Drug Abuse is a brain trust of scientists and doctors whose commitment is to review current articles and published research and to provide scientific knowledge about narcotics in a form the public can understand. This group also dispels misinformation in the media regarding current drug issues.
Institute on Global Drug Policy is an alliance of physicians, scientists, attorneys and drug specialists advocating public policies that curtail the abuse of alcohol and illicit drugs.
Students Taking Action Not Drugs (STAND) is a growing student-led movement to fight drug legalization and disseminate accurate, science-based drug information on college campuses to promote awareness among students.
THREE ISSUES FACING US TODAY
Marijuana
The controversy that surrounds the legalization of marijuana as a medicine or for personal use continues to be a topic for debate at the state and federal levels within our country. Is marijuana really harmful and addictive? Does it help bring relief to those who are sick? What about compassion? It’s human nature to want to help others. There are so many questions people must have when they are asked to make medical decisions about the health and well-being of others. It doesn’t seem fair for the public to be burdened with decisions that should clearly be made by doctors and scientists. We hope you will check out our main site at www.dfaf.org.
Prescription Drugs
Primarily due to easy accessibility, prescription drug use/abuse is one of the fastest growing trends in the United States. If you have a cough, a headache, a fever, a stomach ache, if you can’t go to sleep, if you sleep too much, what do you do? Take a pill. At least that is what many of us have been taught to do by our parents or recommended to do by our doctors. Pills help people feel better and they are particularly more potent and more effective when prescribed by a doctor. Isn’t this what most people think? The problem is that some pills are very addictive and if an extra pill is taken more often than recommended or given to a friend, then it is considered abuse. As innocent as what is being described sounds - it is extremely dangerous. We believe education is the best way to promote awareness about this growing epidemic. For more information check out our main website at www.DFAF.org
Drug Testing In School and Workplaces
Substance abuse prevention can and should be viewed as a common concern of employers, employees and students. Most people do not engage in illicit drug use or want to deal with the complications of working or studying with drug abusers. When misunderstandings about the testing process are clarified, drug testing has been proven a deterrent to illegal drug use and a way for workplaces and schools to be proactive in substance abuse prevention. For more information check out our main website at www.DFAF.org
