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You Said It: “I Know Someone Who Started Smoking and Wishes They Could Quit”

May 20, 2019 / The NIDA Blog Team

If you know someone who wants to quit smoking, you can help by listening without judgment and sharing some of these facts with your friend.

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What Is Drugged Driving?

January 28, 2019 / The NIDA Blog Team

It isn’t safe to drive after drinking alcohol—or after using illicit drugs or misusing prescription drugs.

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NIDA Director Kicks Off NDAFW and Chat Day

January 22, 2019 / The NIDA Blog Team

More than 50 scientists chat live with teens across the country on National Drugs & Alcohol Chat Day.

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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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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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