Mind Over Matter

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• Ecstasy
• Marijuana
• Nicotine
• Other Drugs

Mind Over Matter

Join Sara Bellum as she explores the brain's response to different drugs
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• Marijuana
• Opiates
• Inhalants
• Hallucinogens
• Methamphetamine
• Nicotine
• Stimulants
• Steroids

Sara's Quest

Play Sara's QuestGet the facts on drugs, and then accompany Sara on a quest to test your knowledge!

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Marijuana floods the brain with pleasure-causing dopamine, forcing neurons to produce less of it naturally. Learn more facts on drugs.

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Can one-time drug use lead to addiction? Dr. NIDA answers this and other frequently asked questions. Read on!

Real StoriesReal StoriesReal Stories

"You need to get your mind right. Hit this blunt," a friend said to Alby. Read Alby's story and more.

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Think you know what drugs do to the brain and body? Play Dr. NIDA's Challenge.

Parents & TeachersParents & TeachersParents & Teachers

Help kids understand how drugs affect the brain and body. Find take-home activities.

Glossary

Don't know what axon means? Look it up in the glossary.

Ask Dr. NIDA

How quickly can I become addicted to a drug? Find out.

Have fun & learn
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Related NIDA Sites

DrugAbuse.gov -NIDA's main info site on all commonly abused drugs

hiv.DrugAbuse.gov -Info on the links between HIV/AIDS and drug use

marijuana-info.org -Info about marijuana

ClubDrugs.org -Ecstasy, Meth, GHB, and other club drug info

SteroidAbuse.org -Anabolic steroid info

Smoking.DrugAbuse.
gov
-Info on nicotine addiction

Additional Resources -Links to more NIDA resources


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