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Drug Testing for…Poppy Seeds?
February 07, 2013
Did you know that morphine, codeine, and heroin are produced from the seeds of certain kinds of poppy flowers? Morphine and codeine are often used as medications for treating pain, and all three—known as opiates—can be abused. Read More »
0 CommentsDuring National Drug Facts Week: The Truth About Prescription Drugs
February 01, 2013
Did you know that prescription and over-the-counter (OTC) drugs are the most commonly abused substances by high school seniors (after marijuana and alcohol)? Read More »
2 CommentsTake the National Drug IQ Challenge
January 30, 2013
National Drug Facts Week is in full swing! Have you looked up any facts? As a scientist, I love studying data and reading about real facts that have been tested by credible science. Some facts might surprise you. For example, did you know that: Read More »
0 CommentsYOU Are the Voice of Your Generation…
January 29, 2013
…Which is a pretty powerful thing, when you think about it. At Mentor Foundation USA, we encourage teens to use their voices. Read More »
0 CommentsNational Drug Facts Week Starts Today!
January 28, 2013
This week begins NIDA’s annual National Drug Facts Week. Around the country, more than 500 schools and community groups will hold events to talk with teens about drugs—focusing on the facts. Read More »
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