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.
Alcohol Dangers Go Beyond Drunk Driving
Sara Bellum
May 16, 2013
You’ve probably heard how deadly it is to drink and drive—or to get in the car with someone else who has been drinking. But the dangers of alcohol go beyond drunk driving. Read More »
3 CommentsHow Does Cocaine Work? It's Partly In Your Genes
September 21, 2009
You probably know that your genes help make you who you are. Except for identical twins, everyone has a slightly different set of genes, and when our genes interact with our environment, that’s what makes us unique individuals. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: Can drugs give you viruses?
September 17, 2009
At NIDA's last Drug Facts Chat Day, Razorfang asked this question: "can you get viruses from drugs?" Read More »
6 CommentsDr. Nora Volkow Shakes Up Harlem
September 15, 2009
What do you want first, the good news or the bad news? Whenever a conversation starts this way, you know things are going to get interesting. Read More »
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Four Reasons Not To Smoke
September 10, 2009
Have you noticed that a lot of restaurants don't have indoor smoking sections anymore? More and more cities, counties, and entire states are banning indoor smoking. People everywhere are getting the message: smoking causes disease and death. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: What Types of Drugs are High School Students Using?
September 03, 2009
ots of teens have questions about drugs. That’s why each year, NIDA scientists spend a day chatting online with high school students and answering their questions. At NIDA’s last Drug Facts Chat Day, ham223 asked this question: Read More »
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