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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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What’s Your “Natural High?”
March 21, 2013
Music? Writing? Sports? Cooking? Running? Read More »
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Science and Gender: Encouraging More Girls To Become Scientists
March 19, 2013
Here at NIDA, we are fortunate to be led by a trailblazing female scientist, Dr. Nora Volkow. Read More »
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National Drug Facts Week “Drug Awareness Pep Rally”—Success in Galveston County, Texas!
March 14, 2013
Drug awareness has been an important subject to me since I was a young girl. My parents taught me from a young age to stand up for what I believe in, no matter what. I have always felt that young adults are under a lot of pressure from friends and family to make good grades and smart decisions. Read More »
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Your Brain: Better Than Any Computer
March 12, 2013
Is your brain an organic computer? Your brain does a lot of things a computer does, like math, logic, analyzing input, creating output, and storing and retrieving information. Even at the cellular level, there are some striking similarities between brains and computers. Read More »
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Are You Sure You Want To Drink That?
March 05, 2013
At first glance, energy drinks seem like a great idea—they give you increased energy without sleep—but be careful. Read More »
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