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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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Medical Marijuana: It's Complicated

March 27, 2012  /  Sara Bellum

Doesn’t the term “medical marijuana” sound like an oxymoron? Read More »

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Twenty Years of Inhalant Abuse Awareness

March 22, 2012  /  Sara Bellum

March 18–24, 2012, marks the 20th observance of National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week. Read More »

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