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Real Teens Ask: How Many Teens Use Drugs?
Sara Bellum
June 19, 2013
This post, which originally appeared on SBB in October 2009, answers one of the most common questions NIDA hears from teens. The stats here come from the 2012 Monitoring the Future study. Read More »
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The Ability To Quit: Written in Your Genes?
April 16, 2013
The relationship between genes and addiction is complex. Read More »
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Thin at any Cost?
April 11, 2013
You only need to stand in a supermarket checkout line to realize our society is obsessed with how people look. Magazine headlines scream, “Guess Who!” next to a picture of a flabby stomach. Or they praise “So-and-So’s Awesome Post-Baby Body!” Read More »
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Rap Music and Molly
April 09, 2013
NIDA stays up to date on drug use trends. Read More »
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Finding Your Voice: Using Creativity for Positive Change
April 04, 2013
In 2011, at age 14, Grant Davis was recognized by NIDA and the GRAMMY Foundation for his song, “Just a Child,” a tribute to his older sister Kelly, who struggled with addiction. Read More »
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Expectations and Alcohol: The Fun May Be in Your Head
April 02, 2013
Some common reasons people give for why they drink alcohol in social situations include: Read More »
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