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Drug Alert: Marijuana Edibles

Find out why eating marijuana products is worse than smoking.

Though smoking marijuana is the most prevalent method of consumption, eating marijuana is quickly becoming a popular way to use the drug.
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John Paul Herrera

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John Herrera started experimenting with marijuana at just 11 years old. Then, at age 16, the New Mexico native tried heroin for the first time.
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School Stress: 8 Ways to Deal

Is school stressing you out already?

School can be STRESSFUL. But whatever you do to deal with it, turning to drugs is a bad idea. Drugs damage your brain (which makes things worse) and can leave you with lifelong issues. See eight ways you can get rid of stress without turning to drugs.
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Winners Announced in 'Living the Example' Video Contest

In his video, 16-year-old Gael talks about how he 'Lives the Example' through his popular podcast.

(August 15, 2019) As part of the contest, teens from across the nation submitted videos showing how they 'live the example.'
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Preventing Opioid Misuse among High School Student-Athletes: Playbook for Students

Do you play sports? If you’ve ever gotten seriously injured on the field or on the court, your doctor may have prescribed you some powerful pain medication. Read More
Vaping: What You Should Know

Get a few quick facts about vaping and marijuana. Read More
Quiz: Ecstasy and MDMA

How much do you know about these so-called "party drugs?" Test your knowledge. Read More
Anti-drug PSA: 'Take a Stand'

Out of hundreds of entries in the Operation Prevention Video Challenge, Bailey C. from Jacksonville, FL., made it to the final round for her PSA video "Take a Stand." Read More
Drugs and Dating Violence

Substance use can affect the way you treat your boyfriend or girlfriend. Read More
Living the Example: Teens Helping Teens

With the number opioid overdoses increasing in their communities, teens in the Living the Example program hope to inspire their friends and classmates to live healthy, drug-free lives. Read More

Winners Announced in 'Living the Example' Video Contest

(August 15, 2019) As part of the contest, teens from across the nation submitted videos showing how they 'live the example.'
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What To Ask Your Dentist About Opioids (NIDA Blog)

Misusing opioids can lead to addiction and, in some cases, death by overdose.
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Mixing Medicines Can Be Dangerous (NIDA Blog)

Combining different medicines can have devastating results.
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Drug Alert: Marijuana Edibles

John Paul Herrera

School Stress: 8 Ways to Deal

Winners Announced in 'Living the Example' Video Contest

Preventing Opioid Misuse among High School Student-Athletes: Playbook for Students

Vaping: What You Should Know

Quiz: Ecstasy and MDMA

Anti-drug PSA: 'Take a Stand'

Drugs and Dating Violence

Living the Example: Teens Helping Teens

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Winners Announced in 'Living the Example' Video Contest

What To Ask Your Dentist About Opioids (NIDA Blog)

Mixing Medicines Can Be Dangerous (NIDA Blog)