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Sizzurp: It’s Not Cool
Sara Bellum
June 13, 2013
In recent months, gossip magazines have reported on Justin Bieber’s erratic behavior, such as wearing a gas mask, fainting at a London concert, and traveling with a mo Read More »
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March is National Inhalants Month
March 29, 2010
We get a lot of comments and questions about what drugs do to your brain, including chemicals that people sniff to get high. Read More »
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Word of the Day: Euphoria
March 24, 2010
Euphoria: A feeling of well-being or elation. Read More »
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Brain Awareness Week: Smart Brains, Sneaky Drugs
March 16, 2010
Here at NIDA, we can't learn enough about the brain. Other scientists are brain-obsessed too-there's even a Brain Awareness Week, a global campaign to spread the word about the progress and benefits of brain research. Read More »
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Energy Drinks: A Boost in the Wrong Direction?
March 11, 2010
Energy drinks—You see them at X Games events, basketball arenas, and rock concerts. You can even “fan” some of them on Facebook. What these brands don’t tell you, and what science is now showing us, is that their drinks can really be unhealthy. Read More »
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Let's Talk: Images and Videos
March 08, 2010
Ready for another question? Without you, our readers, the SBB wouldn't be worth much. So, keep telling us what you think. Question #5: Do the images and videos on the blog catch your eye? If not, what would you recommend changing? Read More »
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