Drugs & Health Blog

Surgeon General's Video Contest: Tobacco - I'm Not Buying It!

April 12, 2012 / Sara Bellum

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is betting that young people have something powerful to say about smoking. Read More »

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National Prescription Drug Take Back Day

Help Prevent Prescription Drug Abuse: Ask Mom and Dad To Clean Out the Medicine Cabinet

April 10, 2012 / Sara Bellum

Prescription and over-the-counter drugs are among the most commonly abused drugs by high school seniors. Read More »

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Learning About Drugs From the Inside

April 05, 2012 / Sharlett, NIDA Intern

My name is Sharlett, and I’m from Washington State. Recently, I completed an internship for NIDA in Washington, DC. Read More »

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Addicted to French Fries: Is Food a Drug?

April 03, 2012 / Sara Bellum

According to the American Heart Association, about one in three kids and teens in the United States is overweight or obese. Read More »

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Solve a Murder Mystery: NIDA Sponsors New "CSI Web Adventures"

March 29, 2012 / Sara Bellum

Fans of the hit TV show “Crime Scene Investigation: CSI” and would-be forensic investigators can test their skills at solving a murder mystery involving prescription drug abuse, thanks to Rice University's popular online game series, “CSI: Web Adventures,” Read More »

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