National Institute on Drug Abuse
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Find timely topics, written for teens, that apply the science of drug use to real life - the effects of drugs on the teen's brain, body, and life. Teens get the latest facts on how drugs affect the brain and body. Find videos, games, blog posts, that explore the effects of drugs on the brain and body.
National Institute on Drug Abuse
2w ago
NDAFW is an annual health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
1M ago
Differences appeared to exist prior to substance use, pointing to the role brain structure may play in risk ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
1M ago
NIH and CDC sponsored a recently published National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
1M ago
Efforts must continue to prevent drug use and addiction, prevent overdose, increase access to treatment, and leverage ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
1M ago
Researchers, use Wave 7 Public-Use data to advance knowledge about tobacco use behavior and related health outcomes ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
4y ago
The recovery journeys of students at the Northshore Recovery High School in Massachusetts were documented in the MTV reality docuseries, “16 and Recovering.” After the docuseries aired, MTV caught up with the students to hear about where they are since graduating. Read More ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
4y ago
Researchers with the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development Study are studying the teen brain to learn more about how it grows and functions—including the connection between creating art and brain development. Read More ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
4y ago
A person who continues to use drugs even though it’s harming their health, performance at school or work, or relationships might be facing addiction. Read More ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
4y ago
Because the teen brain is still developing, it’s more vulnerable than the adult brain to changes caused by drug use. Read More ..read more
National Institute on Drug Abuse
4y ago
There are high schools are designed for students who are recovering from substance use disorders. Learn about one of them. Read More ..read more