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To prevent the initiation of drug use and the escalation to addiction in those who have already initiated use.
To prevent the initiation of drug use and the escalation to addiction in those who have already initiated use.

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Fewer teens are taking up #smoking than ever before, but half of them are still exposed to secondhand smoke. Learn more about the dangers of secondhand smoke, and get tips to avoid it. #tobacco #secondhandsmoke http://bit.ly/2gD1oKD

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Voters in eight states changed their marijuana laws on Election Day. Do you know which ones? We added an update to our post on the Drugs & Health blog for teens. http://bit.ly/2dIl1g4  

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Does heavy metal music glorify drug use? A NIDA researcher listened to the music of Black Sabbath and says their story isn’t so simple. #addiction http://bit.ly/2ewv5GP


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NIDA-NIAAA Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research (Media Advisory)

Relapse and Recovery: from Mechanistic Understanding to Translational Research

Learn more: https://www.drugabuse.gov/news-events/news-releases/2016/11/nida-niaaa-mini-convention-frontiers-in-addiction-research


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“Fake Prescription Pills Are Real Danger” is now live on the Drugs & Health Blog: http://bit.ly/2f5khS5

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Advice for teens on how to stay safe on Halloween: http://1.usa.gov/1rCSUvL

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Check out how NIDA supports health literacy through our Easy-to-Read website: http://easyread.drugabuse.gov/
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