Chasing the Runner's High
July 26, 2012
Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, is an avid runner—6 miles a day! We all know the benefits of physical activity on the body, but as a neuroscientist, Dr. Volkow is also interested in how exercise helps the brain. Read More »
5 Comments
Addicted to French Fries: Is Food a Drug?
April 03, 2012
According to the American Heart Association, about one in three kids and teens in the United States is overweight or obese. Read More »
10 Comments
The Different Angles of Addiction
September 07, 2011
You may think you know what addiction is—lots of people have many different opinions about addiction and different ways of defining it. Here are some myths you may have heard: Read More »
11 Comments
Word of the Day: Euphoria
March 24, 2010
Euphoria: A feeling of well-being or elation. Read More »
5 Comments
So... Why Do People Like Drugs?
January 19, 2010
Is there something magical about drugs and alcohol with us humans? So what's our fascination and why do some of us like them so much?! Actually, before we try and answer that one, let me just say: we are not alone. Read More »
36 Comments