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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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Let's Talk: Images and Videos
March 08, 2010
Ready for another question? Without you, our readers, the SBB wouldn't be worth much. So, keep telling us what you think. Question #5: Do the images and videos on the blog catch your eye? If not, what would you recommend changing? Read More »
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What Happened to Mark?
March 02, 2010
The news story said Mark McGwire's voice "cracked with emotion" when he finally admitted to the world he had used steroids for 10 years, including the season he broke the home run record, hitting 70 slammers in 1998. Read More »
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Do Scientists Light Up?
February 23, 2010
Have you seen Avatar? Awesome special effects. And you had to love the story, especially if you're into science. But there was this one thing ...the top scientist (played by Sigorney Weaver) was a chain smoker. WHAT WAS THAT ALL ABOUT? Read More »
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Eminem and Elton John
February 19, 2010
Musician Elton John recently said he’s been helping rapper pal Eminem work through his problems with substance abuse. Read More »
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Let's Talk: First Impressions
February 04, 2010
Thanks to all the SBB readers who are leaving comments and asking questions on the Sara Bellum blog. It's time for Question #4-let us know what you think. Question #4: So, we're curious…how would you describe the Sara Bellum blog to a friend? Read More »
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