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Marijuana: Just the Facts

May 06, 2019  /  The NIDA Blog Team

The teen brain continues to develop until age 25. Using marijuana regularly before then can have negative and long-lasting effects. Read More »

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Choices Matter—At Any Age

March 04, 2019  /  The NIDA Blog Team

When it comes to drugs and alcohol, the choices you make as a young adult will be just as important as the ones you make in your teen years.  Read More »

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How Risky Is It To Combine Drugs? Test Your Knowledge

November 26, 2018  /  The NIDA Blog Team

Take our quiz to learn what can happen if a person uses two or more drugs at the same time. Read More »

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Danger: Marijuana Use During Pregnancy

July 23, 2018  /  The NIDA Blog Team

Marijuana use during pregnancy is on the rise. Using marijuana while pregnant is unsafe for an unborn baby. Read More »

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Marijuana Edibles Are Not Candy

July 02, 2018  /  The NIDA Blog Team

No matter what the packaging or advertising says, marijuana edibles are not candy, and they aren't legal for anyone under 21.  Read More »

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