Drugs & Health Blog

Scientific perspectives on drug and addiction research and news.

Addiction and the Importance of Social Connections

December 10, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Scientists are discovering that connecting with other people might create a positive effect for people who have problems with drugs. Read More »

December 03, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

One day every year, scientists answer teens' questions about drugs, alcohol, addiction, and the brain. Read More »

November 26, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Take our quiz to learn what can happen if a person uses two or more drugs at the same time. Read More »

November 05, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Scientists work with volunteers in a clinical trial to find out how well a medicine or treatment works. Read More »

October 29, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Even though they don't produce tobacco smoke, e-cigarettes are harmful in other ways. Read More »

October 22, 2018 / The NIDA Blog Team

Drug use and addiction can lead to problems for the person using drugs and for family members, too. Read More »