Sometimes it’s hard to know where to go for the facts about drugs. At NIDA, we learn from science—not from rumors or gossip. Ask the questions, look for the facts, and think hard about what you find out and what it means for you.
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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Can It Be Bad If It’s Natural?
March 26, 2013
“Marijuana is natural, so how can it be harmful?” Lots of teens ask us this question, and it’s a good one—a great question, in fact. Read More »
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What’s Your “Natural High?”
March 21, 2013
Music? Writing? Sports? Cooking? Running? Read More »
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Science and Gender: Encouraging More Girls To Become Scientists
March 19, 2013
Here at NIDA, we are fortunate to be led by a trailblazing female scientist, Dr. Nora Volkow. Read More »
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National Drug Facts Week “Drug Awareness Pep Rally”—Success in Galveston County, Texas!
March 14, 2013
Drug awareness has been an important subject to me since I was a young girl. My parents taught me from a young age to stand up for what I believe in, no matter what. I have always felt that young adults are under a lot of pressure from friends and family to make good grades and smart decisions. Read More »
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Your Brain: Better Than Any Computer
March 12, 2013
Is your brain an organic computer? Your brain does a lot of things a computer does, like math, logic, analyzing input, creating output, and storing and retrieving information. Even at the cellular level, there are some striking similarities between brains and computers. Read More »
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