Elton John Reflects on Drug Addiction
Many people who are in recovery from drug abuse tell their story to try and help others. The latest celebrity to talk about his struggles with drugs—cocaine and alcohol—is singer Elton John. He recently gave interviews about the release of his new book. Read More »
5 CommentsMindset Over Matter
Hi, my name is Eric Wargo and I’m a new science writer here at NIDA. Before coming to NIDA, I wrote for an association of psychological scientists, people who study all aspects of the mind and human behavior. Read More »
4 CommentsWinning Videos: Tobacco--I'm Not Buying It
According to the Surgeon General’s report on smoking and young people, more than 600,000 middle school students and 3 million high school students smoke cigarettes. Read More »
3 CommentsNIDA Urged SADD Teens: "Choose Your Path" at National Conference
Last year: Chicago. This year: Los Angeles. Read More »
2 CommentsChasing the Runner's High
Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, is an avid runner—6 miles a day! We all know the benefits of physical activity on the body, but as a neuroscientist, Dr. Volkow is also interested in how exercise helps the brain. Read More »
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