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What Happens When Drugs are Combined?

What Happens When Drugs are Combined?

Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode What Happens When Drugs Are Combined? introduces viewers to the health risks and unintended consequences of mixing substances like alcohol and prescription medications.

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Can Using Drugs Help Me Deal With Anxiety and Depression?

Can Using Drugs Help Me Deal With Anxiety and Depression?

Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode Can Using Drugs Help Me Deal With Anxiety and Depression? highlights the long-term health risks of misusing prescription medications or other substances and shares options and resources for those with mental health issues.

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What Is Addiction?

What Is Addiction?

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week 2023What Is Addiction? Scientists from the National Institute on Drug Abuse answer common questions teens ask about drug use and addiction. The episode What Is Addiction? introduces viewers to the brain’s reward pathway, brain...

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Start A Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health

Start A Conversation: 10 Questions Teens Ask About Drugs and Health

To help you start a conversation about drugs and health, we’ve compiled teens’ 10 most frequently asked questions from more than 118,000 queries we’ve received from young people during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®. It’s okay if some of this information is news to you—lots of other people are asking, too!

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Brain Awareness Week 2023

Brain Awareness Week 2023

Brain Awareness Week 2023What's the Difference Between the Teen and Adult Brain When it Comes to Alcohol and Other Drug Use? Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation Brain cells, called neurons, are generally covered and protected with a fatty substance called myelin. This...

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Help Your Goals Become A Reality!

Help Your Goals Become A Reality!

You’ve put a lot of time and work into school. Think about how many years you’ve spent in a classroom and how much you’ve learned since your first class. Underage drinking increases your chances of skipping class, dropping out, or being expelled.

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Own Your Choice Not To Drink Alcohol

Own Your Choice Not To Drink Alcohol

Did you know that most Illinois high schoolers don’t think underage drinking is cool? Most teens also don’t drink alcohol. Deciding not to drink is something to be proud of! It’s a choice you won’t regret, and it helps keep your developing brain and body healthy. If you’ve already tried drinking, it’s not too late to make different choices that set you up for success.

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