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Marijuana Questions: Teens Ask, Scientists Answer
Check out the questions teens asked about marijuana during 2019's Chat Day, along with the answers from scientists.
What Are the Signs of Having a Problem With Drugs?
(NIDA Blog Team) Addiction affects how people think and what they do. But what exactly are the signs?
Scientists Answer Addiction Questions from Teens
How many drugs does it take to become a addict? How are people with drug addiction treated? Get answers to these questions and more.
Did Coca-Cola Ever Contain Cocaine?
(NIDA Blog Team) Scientific research is constantly discovering new things about drugs, such as the health benefits and risks of using (or misusing) them. Sometimes, these discoveries lead to changes in the way a drug is used.
Marijuana FAQs
Are you looking for accurate info about marijuana online? We've pulled together a few of the most frequently asked questions about weed and answered them.
Study: Marijuana Use Rises Among Young Adults
(September 24) The number of young adults (ages 19-22) who regularly vape marijuana shot up between 2018 and 2019, according to the most recent Monitoring the Future study.
Is There a Connection Between Missing Sleep and Using Drugs?
(The NIDA Blog Team, June 1) You probably know it’s important to get enough sleep. But you may be surprised to learn exactly how important it is.
NIDA Blog: Myth or Fact? “Marijuana Is Stronger These Days”
(The NIDA Blog Team) It’s no myth: Marijuana today is much stronger than it was in the past. Of the more than 500 chemicals in marijuana, THC is the main one that causes a person to feel high.
NIDA Blog: What is CBD?
(The NIDA Blog Team) Let’s look at some facts. What is CBD, and does it really have any benefits for people’s health?
How Much Do You Know About Edibles?
As marijuana laws change around the country, the use of marijuana edibles is rising. But a lot of people don't know the risks. Do you? Take the quiz.