National Drug Facts Week – help shatter the myths by taking advantage of the many opportunities provided by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) for the 2013 National Drug Facts Week celebration. Though we’re mid-way through the week, it’s never too late to take advantage of the many tools and options NIDA provides: Activities… Continue Reading
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Shatter the Myths About Drug Abuse | Join NIDA’s CyberShoutout
Myths about drug abuse are often a key reason young people experiment with drugs and alcohol and parents look the other way or excuse it as something “all kids do.” So, today, I’m joining teens, parents, teachers and scientists in NIDA’s CyberShoutout to add my voice to spreading the powerful messages about drug abuse and addiction.… Continue Reading
National Drug Facts Week: October 31-November 6
National Drug Facts Week is celebrated annually by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to help shatter the myths that surround drug use. About one third of high school seniors report using an illicit drug sometime in the past year, and more than ten percent report non-medical use of a narcotic painkiller. More than… Continue Reading