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National Drug Facts Week “Drug Awareness Pep Rally”—Success in Galveston County, Texas!
By Emily Low, O’Connell College Preparatory High School Senior
March 14, 2013
Drug awareness has been an important subject to me since I was a young girl. My parents taught me from a young age to stand up for what I believe in, no matter what. I have always felt that young adults are under a lot of pressure from friends and family to make good grades and smart decisions. Read More »
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Your Brain: Better Than Any Computer
March 12, 2013
Is your brain an organic computer? Your brain does a lot of things a computer does, like math, logic, analyzing input, creating output, and storing and retrieving information. Even at the cellular level, there are some striking similarities between brains and computers. Read More »
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Teen Songwriters Honored for National Drug Facts Week
March 07, 2013
As part of NIDA’s 2013 National Drug Facts Week, the GRAMMY Foundation and MusiCares selected five teens as winners of the “Teens! Read More »
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Are You Sure You Want To Drink That?
March 05, 2013
At first glance, energy drinks seem like a great idea—they give you increased energy without sleep—but be careful. Read More »
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Be Aware for Your Brain: Drugs Change Critical Parts
February 28, 2013
There’s no better time than the upcoming Brain Awareness Week, from March 11‒17, to learn more about the most fascinating organ in your body. Read More »
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Butt In: Help Reduce Cigarette Butt Litter
February 26, 2013
We already know how harmful smoking is to your health, but did you know it can be bad for the environment? Cigarette butts are the most littered item in the United States—and the world. Read More »
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