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Marijuana

Explains how THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, causes changes in the brain that affect memory, emotions, balance, and judgment.

Impresa en: enero del 1997
Autor: Array


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Hallucinogens

Explains how hallucinogens affect the brain’s communication centers as well as its ability to control sleep and emotions.

Impresa en: enero del 1997
Actualizada en: enero del 2009
Autor: Array


Read this publication online at the NIDA for Teens Web site »

Cocaine

Explores with young teens how cocaine changes the way nerve cells communicate in the brain and the negative effects the drug can have on the body.

Impresa en: enero del 1997
Actualizada en: enero del 2009
Autor: Array


Read this publication online at the NIDA for Teens Web site »

Anabolic Steroids

Shows young teens how anabolic steroids can cause liver damage and cancer and weaken the immune system.

Impresa en: enero del 1997
Actualizada en: enero del 2009
Autor: Array


Read this publication online at the NIDA for Teens Web site »

Methamphetamine: Abuse and Addiction

Provides an overview of the latest scientific findings on methamphetamine, including short- and long-term health consequences, effects on pregnancy, and potential prevention and treatment options.

Impresa en: abril del 1998
Actualizada en: septiembre del 2006
Autor: Array

MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse

Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to the brain, whether it is addictive, and the latest research regarding prevention and treatment of MDMA.

Impresa en: Marzo del 2006
Autor: Array

Ethnicity Influences Early Smoking and Progression to Drug Abuse

Summarizes findings from a 10-year study that monitored smoking and progress to other drugs among youth that found ethnicity to be an influential factor.

Teen Substance Abuse Continues to Decline

Reports on the prevalence of substance abuse among youth based on 2007 data from a national survey of behaviors, attitudes, and values.

Booklet Explains the Science of Addiction

Describes a booklet that explains what scientists know about how drug addiction changes the brain and affects behavior and clears up misconceptions about drug addiction.

Fewer Young Adults Abuse Cocaine and Methamphetamine, National Survey Finds

Reports prevalence rates of illicit drug abuse among youths and young adults based on 2007 data from a national survey of drug use and health.

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