Opioid Withdrawal in Babies Is Increasing
Approximately every 15 minutes, ababy is born suffering from opioid withdrawal.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - February 18, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Plan Your Activity for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week ®: Hold an “Addiction and Art” Contest!
Art can be a powerful expression of thoughts and feelings around the theme of drugs and addiction. Check out this activity idea for NDAFW. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - February 10, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Is Teen Drug Use Related to Brain Size?
Teens who use nicotine, alcohol, and marijuana have two brain areas that are smaller than average when they become adults.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - February 3, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Three Surprising Risks From Vaping
The more we learn about vaping, the riskier it turns out to be. Dr. Kevin Walton, a scientific expert on vaping, explains the risks. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - January 27, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
TV and Tobacco: A Dangerous Match
It's becoming more common to see characters in TV programs smoking on screen. But what does that mean for teens and tobacco use? Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - January 21, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Can You Get Addicted to Cough and Cold Medicines?
Cough and cold medicines taken as instructed can be safe and effective. But misusing them can have harmful results.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - January 13, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
The Year in Drugs and Health News: 2019 Blog Roundup
Check out all of the addiction science updates that we shared on the blog in 2019.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - January 6, 2020 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Monitoring the Future 2019: The Highs and Lows of Vaping
The annual survey found that teens' use of most drugs continues to decline —with one alarming exception.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - December 18, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Plan Your Activity for National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week ®: Take the Drug Facts Challenge!
Take the Drug Facts Challenge and learn the facts about drugs and alcohol.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - December 16, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Anyone Can Become Addicted to Drugs
Addiction is a brain disease. And it can happen to anyone. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - December 9, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
How To Stop Illegal Opioids in International Mail —Some Smart Ideas
Find out what experts are doing to keep illegal opioids out of U.S. mail. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - December 2, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Are You a “Secondhand Smoker”?
Teens who have smoke-free rules in their homes and cars are much less likely to be exposed to secondhand smoke.Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - November 18, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Say What? “Cannabidiol (CBD)”
CBD is typically found in very small amounts in the marijuana plant. It ’s one of over 100 chemicals called cannabinoids. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - November 12, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
On the Rise: Marijuana Use and Vaping Among Young Adults
In 2018, past-year marijuana use reached an all-time high among young adults. Past-month nicotine vaping more than doubled from 2017 to 2018 among college students. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - November 4, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
Drug Screening for Teens —When and Why?
Schools, employers, and doctors may screen teens for possible drug use in certain situations. Read More » (Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog)
Source: NIDA Drugs and Health Blog - October 28, 2019 Category: Addiction Source Type: blogs
