Drugs & Health Blog

We Need Your Opinion! Apply for the 2012-13 Teen Advisory Group

March 06, 2012 / Sara Bellum

NIDA is the largest supporter of the world's research on drug abuse and addiction. Our responsibilities include sharing our scientific findings with the public. Teens are one of our most important audiences. Read More »

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Coca-Cola's Scandalous Past

March 01, 2012 / Sara Bellum

Did you hear the one about cocaine being found in the recipe for Coca-Cola? Well, it’s true. Read More »

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Scare Tactics: Does Fear Influence Your Opinion About Drug Abuse?

February 28, 2012 / Sara Bellum

For decades, organizations have used scare tactics to discourage teens from abusing drugs. Read More »

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Super Bowl Commercials: Which Do You Remember?

February 24, 2012 / Sara Bellum

Each year, the TV commercials during the Super Bowl are particularly memorable. They ought to be! Did you know that 30 seconds of ad time during the 2012 Super Bowl cost approximately $3.5 million? Read More »

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Whitney Houston: Legendary Singer Dies After Struggle With Addiction

February 22, 2012 / Sara Bellum

On February 12, the 54th annual GRAMMY Awards paid tribute to music legend Whitney Houston, who died the previous night at the young age of 48. Read More »

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