Say What? “Relapse”
A person who's trying to stop using drugs can sometimes start using them again. Fortunately, treatment can help to lower the chance of this happening.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - July 9, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Marijuana Edibles Are Not Candy
No matter what the packaging or advertising says, marijuana edibles are not candy, and they aren't legal for anyone under 21. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - July 2, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Identifying Unreported Overdose Suicides: Top Addiction Science Award Winner 2018
The Addiction Science Awards honor remarkable teen scientists and their work to advance the science of addiction.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 25, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
How Dangerous Are Synthetic Drugs? Test Your Knowledge
Most drugs (even the ones that help people) are made in labs, not in nature. Take this quiz to learn more. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 18, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Energy Drinks and Drug Use: A Surprising Connection
College students who regularly consume energy drinks could be at increased risk for drug problems. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 11, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Teen Researcher Asks: Why Do E-Cigs Harm the Lungs?
She discovered an interesting —and unsettling—connection between e-cig vapor and burning garbage. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 4, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Fentanyl: A Big Danger in Small Amounts
A recent report found that nearly half of overdose deaths that are related to opioids involve fentanyl.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 29, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Drug Use and Mental Health Problems: What ’s the Connection?
People addicted to drugs are about twice as likely to suffer from mental health disorders, and vice versa. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 14, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Teen Drug Use Is Down —But Teen Overdoses Are Up
Teen overdoses from heroin and fentanyl are on the rise —and even one teen overdose is too many.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 7, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
E-Cigs Are Risky —Whatever They Look Like
The JUUL design may look slick, but don ’t let it fool you: Inside, it has the same nicotine that’s in regular cigarettes.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 2, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
You Can Help Reduce the Opioid Crisis
Using other people ’s opioids can be deadly. Make sure your house is free of unwanted, unused, and expired opioids.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - April 27, 2018 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
