NIDA for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse

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National Institute on Drug Abuse for Teens: The Science Behind Drug Abuse



		• Brain & Addiction • Anabolic Steroids • Ecstasy • Marijuana • Nicotine • Other Drugs



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



		Get the facts on drugs, and then accompany Sara on a quest to test your knowledge!

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The NIDA for Teens Web site is brought to you by the scientists at the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Learn more about NIDA for Teens.


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


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


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


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


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



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



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



		Ecstasy is also known as: A. MDMA B. PCP C. LSD



		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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