Sizzurp: It’s Not Cool
June 13, 2013
In recent months, gossip magazines have reported on Justin Bieber’s erratic behavior, such as wearing a gas mask, fainting at a London concert, and traveling with a mo Read More »
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Drug Testing for…Poppy Seeds?
February 07, 2013
Did you know that morphine, codeine, and heroin are produced from the seeds of certain kinds of poppy flowers? Morphine and codeine are often used as medications for treating pain, and all three—known as opiates—can be abused. Read More »
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Prescription Opioid Abuse Can Lead to Heroin Abuse
May 03, 2012
You may have heard marijuana referred to as a “gateway drug,” meaning that it can open doors to other kinds of drug abuse. But did you know that prescription painkillers can be gateway drugs to heroin? Read More »
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Treating Addiction With Medication
January 31, 2012
Most people are familiar with taking prescription medications like antibiotics when they get sick. Some people also are prescribed medication to help with a problem like depression or ADHD. 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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