Drug Facts
Take the National Drug IQ Challenge
January 30, 2013
National Drug Facts Week is in full swing! Have you looked up any facts? As a scientist, I love studying data and reading about real facts that have been tested by credible science. Some facts might surprise you. For example, did you know that: Read More »
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Medications and Alcohol Don't Mix
November 27, 2012
If you’re taking any medications—either those prescribed by a doctor or over-the-counter cold and allergy medicine—it’s not a good idea to drink alcohol. Often, the medication label will warn you not to—because of the possible dangerous side effects. Read the label! Read More »
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Prescription Stimulants Affect People With ADHD Differently
November 01, 2012
There’ve been lots of headlines lately about the dangers of prescription drug abuse—like taking a friend’s Read More »
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Social Smoking: Just as Bad as Regular Smoking
October 23, 2012
Many people justify smoking one or two cigarettes once in a while—known as social smoking—by thinking occasional smoking won’t damage their health as much as smoking every day. Unfortunately, smoking fewer cigarettes does not reduce the risk of smoking-related health problems. Read More »
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Can Smoking Marijuana Actually Lower Your IQ?
October 09, 2012
By Carol Krause, Chief of NIDA’s Public Information and Liaison Branch Many teenagers assume smoking weed is harmless because of all the myths floating around saying it’s safe. What few people know is that the age you start using marijuana actually makes a difference. Read More »
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