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 »
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Real Life: The Choices We Make
December 28, 2009
A lot of celebrities are making headlines lately for all the wrong reasons. Read More »
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NIDA's Virtual Town Hall
December 17, 2009
NIDA’s first-ever Virtual Town Hall on Prevention is now online! What’s a Virtual Town Hall? Read More »
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NIDA News: Back to the Future?
December 14, 2009
It's that time of year again-time to announce the results of NIDA's annual Monitoring the Future survey. For the 34th year, researchers went into classrooms all over the country and asked young people to fill out surveys about their drug use. 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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