About Drugs & Health: NIDA's Blog for Teens

Applying the Science of Drug Abuse to Real Life Here at NIDA, we learn from science—not from rumors or gossip. We have thousands of researchers around the world who study drug addiction and come up with ways to help people recover and live healthy lives. Every day, scientists and physicians discover more about how drugs affect your brain and body. You owe it to yourself to ask the right questions, look for the facts, and think hard about what you find out and what it means for you. We're here to help you do that. Meet the NIDA Blog Team The Drugs & Health blog is written by a team of NIDA scientists, science writers, educators, and teens. We connect you with the latest scientific research and news, so you can use that info to make healthy, smart decisions.  Meet some of our frequent contributors:  Ruben Baler, Ph.D Ruben is from Argentina, fan of soccer and the Boca Juniors.  He did his undergraduate studies in Israel and he enjoys studying the neurobiology of pleasure. He has two kids, so when he lectures about the neuroscience of risky behaviors, he talks from personal experience. Ericka Boone, Ph.D. Ericka is an expert at understanding how drugs affect the brain and behavior.  As a research scientist at the University of Illinois at Chicago, she conducted research on how chemicals in the brain help to shape the way humans bond with their mates and babies.  Elisabeth Davis, M.P.H Elisabeth leads NIDA’s educational outreach to teens by overseeing the NIDA for T...
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