Drugs & Health Blog

Scientific perspectives on drug and addiction research and news.

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! Read More »

June 25, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

The Addiction Science Awards honor remarkable teen scientists and their work to advance the science of addiction. Read More »

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 »

June 11, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

College students who regularly consume energy drinks could be at increased risk for drug problems. Read More »

June 04, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

She discovered an interesting—and unsettling—connection between e-cig vapor and burning garbage. Read More »

May 29, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

A recent report found that nearly half of overdose deaths that are related to opioids involve fentanyl. Read More »