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Myth or Fact? “Addiction Is a Choice"
(NIDA) Have you ever heard someone say that addiction is a choice?
Contest Winners Honored at L.A. Event
Winners from this year’s Living the Example Video Contest were recently honored during an exclusive red carpet event in Los Angeles.
In Recovery—Steps to Overcoming Addiction
(NIDA Teens) Most people know that addiction, can be overcome with treatment. But like many other diseases, it is often a winding road to get there. Read more.
Why Are Drugs So Hard To Quit?
(NIDA) This is a question we get asked often. The answer might surprise you. Read more.
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.
Video: Teens Talk about “Living the Example”
Teens from across the country answered that question as part of Mentor Foundation USA’s 2019 Living The Example online video contest. Vote for your favorite video.
What’s Your High?
Myhigh, an organization created by teens, helps to showcase different drug-free ways they get high.
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.'
Smoking strong marijuana daily increases risk of psychosis, study finds
(CBS News, March 20) According to a new study, smoking potent marijuana every day can increase the likelihood of developing a psychotic disorder by almost five times.