Drug Facts
Spice: "If You Use It, You're Experimenting on Yourself"
April 19, 2012
Ask NIDA scientist Marilyn A. Huestis, Ph.D., what she wants to tell young people about the synthetic (manmade) marijuana called Spice, and she responds with passion. In a recent interview with SBB, Dr. Read More »
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Medical Marijuana: It's Complicated
March 27, 2012
Doesn’t the term “medical marijuana” sound like an oxymoron? Medicine is the science and art of healing, while marijuana is an illegal drug that affects your brain and body. How can marijuana be considered medicine? Read More »
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Twenty Years of Inhalant Abuse Awareness
March 22, 2012
March 18–24, 2012, marks the 20th observance of National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week. Read More »
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The Buzz on Caffeine
February 07, 2012
Do your parents or teachers start the day with a cup of coffee? There’s no question that coffee is a popular drink—the National Coffee Association estimates that Americans drink 400 million cups of coffee a day. Read More »
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Treating Addiction With Medication
January 31, 2012
Most people are familiar with taking prescription medications like antibiotics when they get sick. Some people also are prescribed medication to help with a problem like depression or ADHD. Read More »
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