Facts and Stats

Quiz: Vaping & Marijuana
Think you know everything you need to know about vaping marijuana?
Vaping & Marijuana Concentrations
Vaping is the act of inhaling and exhaling an aerosol or vapor made from a liquid or dry material that is heated in an electronic powered device, called an electronic cigarette, or e-cigarette. In addition to nicotine and flavored liquids, marijuana concentrates can also be vaped. This 6-panel, double-sided trifold brochure covers the effects of using e-cigarettes, as well as the effects of marijuana concentrates.
What To Ask Your Dentist About Opioids (NIDA Blog)
Misusing opioids can lead to addiction and, in some cases, death by overdose.
Mixing Medicines Can Be Dangerous (NIDA Blog)
Combining different medicines can have devastating results.
Young People and Opioids
In 2017, about 75 percent of drug overdoses among 15-24 year olds were related to opioids.
What's Naloxone?
Learn more about this opioid overdose reversal drug.
Chat Day: Your Drug Questions Answered
Earlier this year, NIDA scientists answered questions about drugs from teens across the nation.
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.
What is Addiction?
Learn everything you need to know about addiction through these videos produced by the Addiction Policy Forum.
Youth Drug Use is Down
The rate of lifetime drug use among teens has actually been decreasing the past few years.