Drugs & Health Blog

NIDA Urged SADD Teens: "Choose Your Path" at National Conference

August 01, 2012 / Sara Bellum

Last year: Chicago. This year: Los Angeles. Read More »

Chasing the Runner's High

July 26, 2012 / Sara Bellum

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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Let's Talk: Give Us Feedback on the NIDA for Teens Web Site

July 18, 2012 / Sara Bellum

NIDA is getting ready to re-do the NIDA for Teens Web site, which gives teens science-based facts about how drugs affect the brain and body so they have more info to make healthy decisions. Read More »

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FACT: Driving After Using Marijuana Is Dangerous

July 11, 2012 / Sara Bellum

According to a recent driving study, as many as 1 in 5 teen drivers say they drove under the influence of marijuana. Read More »

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Assert Your Independence: Say No to Alcohol This July 4th

July 03, 2012 / Sara Bellum

For many Americans, celebrating the Fourth of July includes fireworks, parades, sparklers, and backyard picnics. Alongside the hotdogs and potato salad, though, usually sit bottles of beer. Read More »

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