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The Science of the Endocannabinoid System: How THC Affects the Brain and the Body
After several decades of research, scientists studying the effects of marijuana made several important discoveries. Not…

Marijuana Facts: Breaking Down the Myths
Marijuana use among teens had been on the decline since the mid-1990s—until now. According to the…

Prescription Pain Medications
You know that abusing drugs like cocaine and heroin can lead to addiction and other serious…

Prescription Stimulants
The most recent Monitoring the Future survey shows a disturbing fact: Prescription stimulants such as…

Web Hunt: Myths vs. Facts: Prescription Drugs
There’s a lot of information out there about prescription drugs, and it can be tough to…

The Science of Marijuana: How THC Affects the Brain
Some people believe smoking marijuana carries no risks. But scientific research shows that there are risks,…

Straight Talk on Prescription Drugs
Overall teen drug use is declining, but prescription-drug abuse remains high. This is mainly because teens…

Web Hunt: Questions About Drugs, Answers from Science
Every day, teens are bombarded with messages about drugs and drug abuse through music, movies, TV,…
TSI: Teen Science Investigations
View or download the student article “TSI: Teen Science Investigations” (PDF).
Facts Into Action
View or download the student article “Facts Into Action” (PDF).
The Truth About “Rehab” and Drug Addiction
View or download the student article “The Truth About “Rehab” and Drug Addiction” (PDF).
Overlapping Illnesses
To learn about Overlapping Illnesses, view or download the student article “The Truth About “Rehab” and…