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Does This Make Me Look Fat?

December 04, 2012  /  Elisabeth Burton, 2012 NIDA Addiction Science Fair Award Winner

About 4 years ago, my good friend tried to die by suicide; the reason behind it? She felt like she didn’t match up to the women you see in magazines; she felt like she wasn’t beautiful or skinny enough. Read More »

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NIDA's Where Are They Now? Series: A Drive To Learn

November 29, 2012  /  Sara Bellum

SBB recently caught up with a few past winners of the NIDA Addiction Science Fair Award to find out what the teens are doing now. Read More »

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Medications and Alcohol Don't Mix

November 27, 2012  /  Sara Bellum

If you’re taking any medications—either those prescribed by a doctor or over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine—it’s not a good idea to drink alcohol. Often, the medication label will warn you not to—because of the possible dangerous side effects. Read the label! Read More »

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NIDA's Where Are They Now Series? Turning Tragedy Into Inspiration

November 20, 2012  /  Sara Bellum

SBB recently caught up with a few past winners of the NIDA Addiction Science Fair Award to find out what the teens are doing now. Read More »

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A teenage girl.

Life as an Intern at NIDA's Public Information and Liaison Branch

November 15, 2012  /  Zofia Klosowska, NIDA Research Training Award Fellow

My name is Zofia, and I’m going to tell you a little bit about my experience interning with NIDA this past summer. I worked at NIDA last summer also, but in a different office. Read More »

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