Drugs & Health Blog

Scientific perspectives on drug and addiction research and news.

How Dangerous Are Synthetic Drugs? Test Your Knowledge

June 18, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Most drugs (even the ones that help people) are made in labs, not in nature. Take this quiz to learn more. Read More »

May 02, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

The JUUL design may look slick, but don’t let it fool you: Inside, it has the same nicotine that’s in regular cigarettes. Read More »

April 27, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Using other people’s opioids can be deadly. Make sure your house is free of unwanted, unused, and expired opioids. Read More »

April 23, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

A drug overdose doesn’t always result in death, but every overdose should be taken seriously. Read More »

April 16, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Teens who vape are inhaling at least five poisonous chemical compounds. Read More »

April 09, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Thousands of young people across the country are helping scientists unlock mysteries of the developing teen brain. Read More »