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Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction
As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior.

Brochure, in question-and-answer format, that provides facts about marijuana for parents and offers tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects.
NIH Pub Number:
07-4036
Published: April 2001
Revised: March 2011
Author: National Institute on Drug Abuse
This page was last updated March 2011
As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior.


