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The Ability To Quit: Written in Your Genes?

April 16, 2013  /  Sara Bellum

The relationship between genes and addiction is complex. Read More »

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Thin at any Cost?

April 11, 2013  /  Sara Bellum

You only need to stand in a supermarket checkout line to realize our society is obsessed with how people look. Magazine headlines scream, “Guess Who!” next to a picture of a flabby stomach. Or they praise “So-and-So’s Awesome Post-Baby Body!” Read More »

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Rap Music and Molly

April 09, 2013  /  Sara Bellum

NIDA stays up to date on drug use trends. Read More »

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Finding Your Voice: Using Creativity for Positive Change

April 04, 2013  /  Sara Bellum

In 2011, at age 14, Grant Davis was recognized by NIDA and the GRAMMY Foundation for his song, “Just a Child,” a tribute to his older sister Kelly, who struggled with addiction. Read More »

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Expectations and Alcohol: The Fun May Be in Your Head

April 02, 2013  /  Sara Bellum

Some common reasons people give for why they drink alcohol in social situations include: Read More »

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