NIDA Blog for Teens
- “16 and Recovering”: Where Are They Now? Messages of Hope For Those Looking To Begin Their Own Recovery Journey June 3, 2021The recovery journeys of students at the Northshore Recovery High School in Massachusetts were documented in the MTV reality docuseries, “16 and Recovering.” After the docuseries aired, MTV caught up with the students to hear about where they are since graduating. Read More »
- What Are the Signs of Having a Problem With Drugs? January 4, 2021One important sign of addiction is that a person continues to use drugs even though it’s harming their life. Read More »
- Why Does NIDA Study Addiction in Teens? December 14, 2020Because the teen brain is still developing, it’s more vulnerable than the adult brain to changes caused by drug use. Read More »
Marijuana Prevention
- New Grant Allows SAM to Establish Statewide Education Campaign in New Mexico August 20, 2021Today, Smart Approaches to Marijuana (SAM) — the nation’s leading...Colton Grace
- U.S. House Passes Spending Bill Full of Pot Industry Giveaways July 30, 2021Yesterday afternoon, the United States House of Representatives passed a...Colton Grace
- Federal Marijuana Legalization Discussion Bill Unveiled; Marijuana Researchers Urge Public Health and Safety Regulations July 14, 2021Today, a much-anticipated discussion draft of a bill to legalize...Colton Grace