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.
Real Teens Ask: How Many Teens Use Drugs?
Sara Bellum
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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Smoking: Then and Now
December 09, 2009
What we know about drug abuse evolves over time. This is true for smoking and tobacco addiction, too. We know much more now than we did 100, 40, or even 10 years ago. Read More »
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NIDA's DRUG FACTS CHAT DAY 2009—Transcript Is Now Online
December 08, 2009
What do kids want to know about drugs if no one is watching them write the questions? See for yourself! NIDA's DRUG FACTS CHAT DAY transcript is now online. NIDA scientists and staff answered hundreds of questions from teens all over the country. You can read some sample questions below. Read More »
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Let's Talk: SBB Wants Your Feedback
December 03, 2009
Hey, SBB readers, are you ready for round two? We sure hope so. Read More »
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NIDA is Facing AIDS for World AIDS Day 2009
December 01, 2009
NIDA faces AIDS by continuing to explore the link between HIV/AIDS and drug abuse. Here are some facts we shared in a recent post that bear repeating on World AIDS Day. Read More »
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Rx Drug Abuse
November 24, 2009
Have you ever wondered about whether medications prescribed by a doctor could actually be dangerous? Or whether giving a friend a prescription pill you take for ADHD could be bad for them? Read More »
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