During 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 »
3 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 »
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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 »
2 CommentsWith Science and Songs, Students Celebrate National Drug Facts Week
December 15, 2011
The second annual National Drug Facts Week was in full swing on November 2 at the House of Sweden at a hallmark event for NIDA’s 2011 health observance in Washington, DC. Read More »
4 CommentsMeet Dr. Nora Volkow, Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse
July 13, 2011
First, a quiz. What doesn’t belong in this list? a) World History b) Running c) Dark Chocolate d) Brain Science Read More »
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