Say What? "Clinical Trial"
Scientists work with volunteers in a clinical trial to find out how well a medicine or treatment works. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - November 5, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
The Real Cost of Vaping
Even though they don't produce tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes are harmful in other ways. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - October 29, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Drug Use Hurts Families
Drug use and addiction can lead to problems for the person using drugs and for family members, too. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - October 22, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Making Cigarettes Less Addictive?
Decreasing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes could help reduce the health risks of smoking.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - October 15, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
A Teen Scientist Asks: How Can Parents Safely Manage Medicines in the Home?
Emily Garcia shares her thoughts about the important role parents play in safely storing medicines and about her love for science. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - October 2, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Are Some Babies Born Addicted?
If a pregnant woman has problems with drugs, her newborn baby may experience painful symptoms of withdrawal and other health problems. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - September 24, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Talking With Your Parents About Drugs
You don ’t have to wait for an adult to start a discussion about drugs. Speak up and speak out!Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - September 17, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Sculpting Your Brain: The Science of Addiction
Using drugs in your teen years can affect the way your brain develops. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - September 10, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Opioids: Just the Facts
What are the risks of misusing opioids? Learn the answer and more about opioids in NIDA ’s new guide “Opioid Facts for Teens.”Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - August 27, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
You Said It: “I Have Tried To Help a Friend Stop Using Drugs”
It ’s natural to want to help a friend. Just remember what’s in your control, and what isn’t.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - August 20, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Science vs. the Opioid Crisis: The HEAL Initiative
Misuse of opioids is a major problem. A massive new scientific program is helping to solve it. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - August 13, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Resisting Peer Pressure: Tips From a SADD Student Leader
You can resist peer pressure with a few key strategies and help from friends and family.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - August 6, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Did Big Tobacco Lie to Teens?
The major tobacco companies knew for years that smoking was dangerous to a person ’s health—and they still told the public that smoking was safe.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - July 30, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Danger: Marijuana Use During Pregnancy
Marijuana use during pregnancy is on the rise. Using marijuana while pregnant is unsafe for an unborn baby.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - July 23, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
How Safe Is “Social Smoking”? Test Your Knowledge
You know about the health problems from smoking cigarettes. But what about just smoking a cigarette every now and then?Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - July 16, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
