News and Media
News
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New Report: Teen Marijuana Vaping Increases
According to the latest Monitoring the Future Study, the percentage of 12th graders who admitted to vaping marijuana oil within the last month doubled from the previous year. -
Watch: Teens React to B'more Opioid Summit
The event featured performances by New Orleans rapper Dee-1, as well as first-hand stories about drug addiction from people in recovery. -
Myth or Fact? “Addiction Is a Choice"
(NIDA) Have you ever heard someone say that addiction is a choice?
Videos
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What Do You Know About Meth?
More people in certain parts of the country are using the drug methamphetamine (also known as meth). Meth is highly addictive and can cause lifelong damage to a user’s body. Learn more about the drug while testing your knowledge. -
What Triggers a Relapse? “Cues” Give Clues
(NIDA Blog Team, March 16) Drug use can change the brain in lasting ways. These changes can make it difficult for someone who has a problem with drugs to stop using them. -
Who is the first person you reach out to if you have a problem?
Publications
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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. -
Drug Impaired Driving Fact Card
Any amount of a substance that impairs one’s ability to operate a motor vehicle, react in a timely manner, and impairs one’s judgement and attention as to other drivers and vehicles. -
Meth Fact Card
Methamphetamine is a highly addictive stimulant. It is available as a powdery substance as well as in pill form.
