Addiction Science Award Winners 2017
Find out what teen scientists learned about genes, drug use, and risky behavior. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 12, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
“Third-hand Smoke”: A Lingering Problem
Tobacco's dangers are more than what we can see and smell. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - June 5, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Addiction in Fiction: Dealing with the Consequences of a Drug Problem in “This Is Us”
Fictional characters are often portrayed having real-life struggles. What can we learn from their stories? Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 30, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
What Increases the Risk of Having a Drug Problem? (Part 2)
Difficulties in school, at work, or with friendships can put you at increased risk.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 22, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
What Increases the Risk of Having a Drug Problem? (Part 1)
Starting drug use when you ’re young is one of many factors that can put you at greater risk.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 15, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Five Things Inhalants Can Do to Your Body
Inhaling fumes from household or workplace products —even just one time—can be very harmful to your brain and body.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 8, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
What ’s Dangerous About Cigarette Smoking? Test Your Knowledge
How much do you know about what makes cigarette smoking so hazardous to your health? Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - May 1, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Say What? “Epigenetics”
Taking drugs can affect which of your genes are switched on or off, and this can be passed on to your kids.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - April 24, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Your Brain on Stimulants, Part 3: Misusing Prescription Stimulants —Myth vs. Fact
It ’s possible to misuse a stimulant—even if it was prescribed for you—and that can lead to health problems. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - April 17, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Your Brain on Stimulants, Part 2: Types of Stimulants
While prescription stimulants can help with ADHD, non-prescribed stimulants do not help with ADHD, and each one has its own side effects and risks. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - April 10, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Your Brain on Stimulants, Part 1: How Stimulants Work
Stimulants are drugs that increase alertness, attention, and energy by raising the levels of dopamine (a chemical) in the brain and other parts of the body, similar to the way dopamine is naturally produced in the brain. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - April 3, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Could Snake Venom Help with the Opioid Problem?
Scientists are studying venom from snakes and spiders that might lead to safer or more effective pain relievers. This approach to developing drugs is called “toxineering."Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - March 20, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
So You Think You May Have a Problem with Drugs. What Now?
If you think you might have a problem with drugs, it ’s important to talk to a medical professional. If you have questions or concerns about taking that step, we have answers.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - March 13, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Two More Things We ’ve Learned About Secondhand Marijuana Smoke
Available evidence suggests that Inhaling secondhand marijuana smoke may not be as bad for your health as smoking marijuana -- but it isn ’t harmless, either.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - March 6, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
E-Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
For people looking to quit using tobacco, e-cigarettes might be helpful. But if you ’re a teen who doesn’t smoke, they could eventually just hook you on tobacco. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - February 21, 2017 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
