Real Teens Ask: How Many Teens Use Drugs?
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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Have Questions About Drug Abuse and Addiction? NIDA Has Answers
January 22, 2013
As part of National Drug Facts Week, NIDA scientists host Drug Facts Chat Day, an all-day online chat. Read More »
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Why Does Peer Pressure Influence Teens To Try Drugs?
May 08, 2012
During NIDA’s most recent Drug Facts Chat Day,“Kid” from Totino-Grace High School in Minnesota, asked: “Why is peer pressure such a huge factor in teens’ temptations [to experiment with] drugs and al Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: Is Propofol a Drug?
January 26, 2012
Since the death of Michael Jackson in 2009, “propofol” has been mentioned often in the news. The substance was found to be the cause of his death and was the center of the highly publicized trial of his doctor. Read More »
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Teens Help Shatter the Myths About Drugs
December 01, 2011
In communities across the country, students, teachers, and parents joined forces in NIDA’s second annual National Drug Facts Week from October 31 to November 6, 2011. Read More »
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