Drugs & Health Blog

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Teens Get It: Marijuana and Tobacco Are Hazardous to Your Health

September 18, 2017 / The NIDA Blog Team

More teens are getting the message that marijuana and tobacco are harmful. Read More »

July 31, 2017 / The NIDA Blog Team

Addictive or not, all drugs come with risks and should be used with care. Read More »

July 24, 2017 / The NIDA Blog Team

More U.S. teens are making smart choices about cigarettes, cocaine, and opioids. Read More »

July 10, 2017 / The NIDA Blog Team

This device could help a person make safe choices while—and after—drinking. Read More »

June 26, 2017 / The NIDA Blog Team

Drug use can change the way nerve cells in your brain work. Read More »

June 19, 2017 / The NIDA Blog Team

Illegal transporting (or trafficking) of people and transporting of illegal drugs often happen together. Read More »