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Music and a Positive Lifestyle: One Teen’s “Natural High”
May 07, 2013
What is Allura Garis’ Natural High? Music. Why? She enjoys how music brings people together. She also loves the passion that her favorite musicians bring to their performances. Read More »
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If You’re Under Age 21, Drinking Is Always Illegal
May 02, 2013
You’re going to an after-prom party, and your parents ask if the host’s parents will be there. You may say, “yes,” and it may be true, but you also secretly may know that they will allow underage guests to drink alcohol. You think this is okay, because, after all, an adult is there. Read More »
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Some Consequences Last Forever: Alcohol Awareness Month
April 25, 2013
In the past 5 years, Danny McCoy has told this story to thousands of teens: When he was 19 years old, he drove home from a fraternity party after a night of drinking. He fell asleep for only a few seconds. Read More »
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A New Look for NIDA for Teens
April 18, 2013
Facebook isn’t the only Web site that gets a makeover now and then. Read More »
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The Ability To Quit: Written in Your Genes?
April 16, 2013
The relationship between genes and addiction is complex. Read More »
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