Mind Over Matter

• Brain & Addiction
• Anabolic Steroids
• 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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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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