Drugs & Health Blog

Prescription Drug Abuse: What's the Big Deal?

December 10, 2010 / Sara Bellum

Lots of people are prescribed prescription drugs like OxyContin or Vicodin to help with pain from an injury or surgery. When taken as prescribed, these medications are safe; but when abused, they can be highly addictive and dangerous—even deadly. Read More »

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Let's Talk: Social Networking Sites

December 03, 2010 / Sara Bellum

Dozens of social networking sites are out there, and SBB is curious: Question #8: Which social networking site is your favorite? Do you like MyYearbook or Bebo? How about Facebook, Twitter, or MySpace? Read More »

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NDFW Wrap Up

November 19, 2010 / Sara Bellum

First off, big thanks to teens and adults everywhere who took the time during NIDA’s first-ever National Drug Facts Week to learn new facts about drug abuse. After a week full of activities around the country, what can teens take away? Read More »

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CyberShoutout 2010

November 15, 2010 / Sara Bellum

The bloggers below showed their support for NIDA’s 2010 CyberShoutout, the kick-off to National Drug Facts Week. Thanks, everybody! Read More »

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The American Medicine Chest Challenge is Here!

November 12, 2010 / Sara Bellum

In September, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration sponsored the first ever “Take Back” campaign, asking people to bring all their old and unused prescription drugs to law enforcement sites all over the country. Read More »

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