Drugs & Health Blog

Scientific perspectives on drug and addiction research and news.

Making Cigarettes Less Addictive?

October 15, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Decreasing the amount of nicotine in cigarettes could help reduce the health risks of smoking. Read More »

October 02, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Emily Garcia shares her thoughts about the important role parents play in safely storing medicines and about her love for science. Read More »

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. Read More »

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 »

September 10, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

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

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.” Read More »