NIDA Multimedia - Public Education

Why are Drugs so Hard to Quit?

New NIDA animation tackles a common question and explains the science behind drug use and addiction to help light the path towards recovery.

Breaking Down the Stigma of Addiction: A Witness’ Story Through Art

Watch artist and advocate William Stoehr’s intimate testimony, as he shares his story of loss to an opioid overdose and his journey to combat the stigma of addiction through his art.

Monitoring the Future Survey: Why we Study Teen Drug Use, a Message to Parents

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow explains why we study teen drug use and shares a message to parents & teen influencers.

Dr. Volkow Explains the Basics of Drugs & Addiction

Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of NIDA, answers common questions about drugs, addiction, where to find more information about the health effects of different types of drugs and where to get help. 

D&H Teen Blog: Is Vaping Liquid Safe?

Dr. Kevin Walton, Branch Chief of NIDA’s Clinical Research Grants Branch and an expert on the science behind vaping, talks about the risks it involves. In this video, he explains how vaping some flavors in e-cigarette liquid can be much more dangerous than eating food with the same flavors.

How Naloxone Saves Lives in Opioid Overdose

Naloxone saves lives. This video reviews when naloxone is used, how it is administered, and the way it works. The National Institutes of Health and National Institute on Drug Abuse are leading the way in fighting the opioid epidemic.

Desarrollo del Cerebro Adolescente

En este video, NIDA explora las similitudes entre el programado de una computadoras y el proceso de desarrollo cerebral durante la adolescencia. Esta analogía nos ayuda a comprender por qué los factores ambientales tóxicos como las drogas, el acoso escolar o la falta de sueño, pueden llegar a tener un impacto tan duradero en la vida de un joven.

The Human Brain: Major Structures and Functions

This video explains the human brain and its major structures and functions. Your brain is who you are. It’s what allows you to think, breathe, move, speak, and feel.