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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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Youth-Led Efforts To Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse
January 24, 2013
Hello, again. In my last post, I wrote about the importance of teens realizing their potential as effective leaders. Today, I want to share with you how some teens are leading a movement to prevent prescription drug abuse. 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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Parents: Can They Deter Teens' Online Risky Behavior?
January 17, 2013
In 5th grade, I was the victim of cyberbullying, when a classmate wrote hurtful instant messages about me. Shortly after, social networking became the rage, and sexting and cyberbullying became more prevalent. Read More »
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Optogenetics: An Enlightening Experience in High School Research
January 15, 2013
I remember my sophomore year in high school, feeling a life-changing moment of excitement when I read Dr. Read More »
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Don't Be Fooled -- Even Your Phone App Could Be Advertising
January 10, 2013
As more and more people use smartphones, a world of virtual games, social networking, and fun apps are at their fingertips 24/7. Photo-sharing and exercise-tracking apps can be useful and fun. Others, though, may have devious intentions, like trying to get you hooked on smoking. Read More »
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