Product Placement – Sneaking Messages To Your Brain
March 09, 2011
So you’re watching American Idol and you notice that the judges are all drinking from Coke cups. It’s pretty obvious that Coca Cola paid for that not-so-subtle endorsement. Well, that is called “product placement,” and it’s everywhere---it’s also nothing new… Read More »
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Truth in Advertising? Super Bowl Alcohol Commercials
February 16, 2011
Everyone knows that many of the fans of football’s biggest game are there for the commercials. Companies selling all types of goods—from cars to snack foods to insurance—pay top dollar (more than $2 million for 30 seconds in 2011) to spread the word about their products. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: Will Drugs Hurt an Unborn Baby?
August 24, 2010
Lots of teens have questions about drugs. Each year, NIDA scientists spend a whole day chatting online with high school students and answering their questions. Read More »
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Real Life: These Teens Have the Right I.D.E.A.
August 05, 2010
Have you ever felt like you couldn’t make good decisions because none of your friends agreed? Well, you’re definitely not alone. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: What Drug is Most Abused by Teens?
July 13, 2010
At NIDA’s Drug Facts Chat Day, we get great questions from teens all over the country about drugs. Here’s one from “hhentze,” representing Junction City High School in Oregon: Read More »
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