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Myth or Fact? "Spice Is Like Marijuana"

February 19, 2019 / The NIDA Blog Team

Spice might look like marijuana, but that’s where the similarities end.

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The Year in Drugs and Health News: 2018 Blog Roundup

January 07, 2019 / The NIDA Blog Team

Check out this list of blog posts from the past year, complete with facts, tips, and even a few quizzes to test your knowledge.

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Survey Results Sending Smoke Signals That Teens Are Vaping at Increasing Rates

December 17, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

In this year's 2018 Monitoring the Future survey, teens reported a dramatic increase in using vaping devices, in just a single year.

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Addiction and the Importance of Social Connections

December 10, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Scientists are discovering that connecting with other people might create a positive effect for people who have problems with drugs.

Ask a Scientist: National Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day

December 03, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

One day every year, scientists answer teens' questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and the brain.

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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.

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