Catching Some ZZZZs: Safe Ways To Get to Sleep
May 17, 2012
Have you ever had a night when you just couldn’t fall asleep? It’s a terrible feeling. Tossing and turning, watching the minutes click closer to dawn, dreading how tired you’re going to be the next day—the more you try to sleep, the harder it gets. Read More »
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Not LOKO for Alcoholic Energy Drinks
August 26, 2011
You may remember that a while back, SBB addressed an unhealthy new fad—energy drinks. Read More »
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Real Teens Ask about Effects of Heroin
June 17, 2011
At NIDA’s last Chat Day, we got this question from a high school student: ”Why do people scratch a lot when they are high on heroin?" Read More »
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Alcohol and Drugs Don't Mix
April 08, 2011
A recent episode of the hit TV show “Glee” focused on the problem of underage drinking. Called “Blame It on the Alcohol,” the episode depicted glee club members narrowly avoiding school suspension for drinking on school grounds—never a smart idea! Read More »
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Word of the Day: Depressants
February 01, 2011
What’s the first thing you think of when you hear the word “depressants?” Maybe “depressed” or “sad?” But the drugs called depressants aren’t called that because they’re depressing in the emotional sense. Read More »
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