Celebrities
“Glee” Star Continues Path to Recovery From Drug Addiction
April 30, 2013
Recovery from addiction doesn’t mean completing a rehabilitation program and then you are cured. Addiction is a brain disease that requires commitment and effort every single day to stay off drugs. It can also mean more than one round of treatment—and usually does. 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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Fashion Inspired by Rx Drugs? Mary Kate and Ashley's Pill Bag
December 11, 2012
Child actresses turned luxury fashion designers Mary Kate and Ashley Olsen recently announced the release of patent Nile crocodile skin backpacks, some of which are covered with fake prescription drugs, as part of their fashion line. Read More »
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Lance Armstrong: More News We'd Rather Not Have
September 18, 2012
Hello, you last heard from me when Michael Jackson died, although I’m behind the scenes at NIDA almost every day. Read More »
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Elton John Reflects on Drug Addiction
August 22, 2012
Many people who are in recovery from drug abuse tell their story to try and help others. The latest celebrity to talk about his struggles with drugs—cocaine and alcohol—is singer Elton John. He recently gave interviews about the release of his new book. Read More »
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