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Good Tunes, Smart Choices: “Teens Make Music Contest” Winners To Be Announced

January 14, 2019 / The NIDA Blog Team

Teens are using the power of music to reflect on the consequences of drug use. Listen and learn more.

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Are Some Babies Born Addicted?

September 24, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

If a pregnant woman has problems with drugs, her newborn baby may experience painful symptoms of withdrawal and other health problems.

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Talking With Your Parents About Drugs

September 17, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

You don’t have to wait for an adult to start a discussion about drugs. Speak up and speak out!

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Sculpting Your Brain: The Science of Addiction

September 10, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Using drugs in your teen years can affect the way your brain develops.

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Opioids: Just the Facts

August 27, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

What are the risks of misusing opioids? Learn the answer and more about opioids in NIDA’s new guide “Opioid Facts for Teens.”

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You Said It: “I Have Tried To Help a Friend Stop Using Drugs”

August 20, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

It’s natural to want to help a friend. Just remember what’s in your control, and what isn’t.

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