What Did Kem Learn About Drugs?
What Did Kem Learn About Drugs? – The Mentor Foundation held a National Drug Facts Day event at the Swedish Embassy with NIDA Director Nora Volkow answering questions from students from nearb…
The facts on marijuana: Smoking and driving
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Fact: According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, in 2007, in some localities approximately 4 percent-14 percent of drivers injured or killed in crashes tested positive for marijuana use. More results from their studies show that at least 9 …
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Scourge of heroin rears its ugly head
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The idea that drug abusers are morally weak and simply lack the willpower to change heir behavior and quit is misguided. The National Institute on Drug Abuse states drug addiction is a complex brain disease that requires more than a strong will and …
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Northampton Prevention Coalition hosts workshop on teen brains
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Session leader Dr. Ruben Baler of the National Institute on Drug Abuse will explore how teen brains adapt to environmental and social changes. He will also describe protective influences that can positively affect adolescent brains and help reduce teen …
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