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Monitoring the Future

Chart of Past-Year Teen Drug Abuse

During National Drug Facts Week: The Truth About Prescription Drugs

Dr. Nora D. Volkow, NIDA Director
February 01, 2013

Did you know that prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are the most commonly abused substances by high school seniors (after marijuana and alcohol)? Read More »

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Perception of Risk: Fewer Teens Believe Marijuana Is Harmful

Sara Bellum
January 31, 2013

Knowing the health risks that come with using or abusing drugs convinces most teens (and adults) to stay away from them. But what if you don’t think certain drugs are unsafe? Read More »

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Spice: "If You Use It, You're Experimenting on Yourself"

Sara Bellum
April 19, 2012

Ask NIDA scientist Marilyn A. Huestis, Ph.D., what she wants to tell young people about the synthetic (manmade) marijuana called Spice, and she responds with passion. In a recent interview with SBB, Dr. Read More »

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Twenty Years of Inhalant Abuse Awareness

Sara Bellum
March 22, 2012

March 18–24, 2012, marks the 20th observance of National Inhalants and Poisons Awareness Week. Read More »

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No More Smoking: A "Quit" Coach Is Just a Text Message Away

Sara Bellum
February 02, 2012

For anyone who resolves to stop smoking, help is as close as your cell phone. Read More »

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