Real Teens Ask: How Old Are Kids Who Start Using Drugs?
November 05, 2009
Lots of teens have questions about drugs. Each year, NIDA scientists spend a day chatting online with high school students and answering their questions. At the last Drug Facts Chat Day, soccerstar0 asked: Read More »
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Who Has More Brain Power--You or Your Parents?
August 17, 2009
NIDA scientists are always saying that teens shouldn’t use drugs, tobacco, or alcohol. But do you know why they say that? Because of scientific studies like this one by Dr. Jay Giedd, which shows that your brain won’t reach its adult potential until you’re over 20 years old. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask: Can Your Brain Size Change From Drug Use?
July 20, 2009
At NIDA's last Drug Facts Chat Day, mendythepenty asked this question: "is it possible that you do so much drugs, that your brain can change into the size of a pea?" Read More »
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Binge Drinking Matters--To Your Brain
July 08, 2009
I'm sure you've heard that abusing alcohol hurts your health. But how many years of drinking do you think it takes to visibly affect your brain? Ten years? Twenty? Read More »
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