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“16 and Recovering”: Where Are They Now? Messages of Hope For Those Looking To Begin Their Own Recovery Journey

The recovery journeys of students at the Northshore Recovery High School in Massachusetts were documented in the MTV reality docuseries, “16 and Recovering.” After the docuseries aired, MTV caught up with the students to hear about where they are since ... more

Thu, Jun 03, 2021
Source NIDA

What Are the Signs of Having a Problem With Drugs?

One important sign of addiction is that a person continues to use drugs even though it’s harming their life. Read More » ... more

Mon, Jan 04, 2021
Source NIDA

Why Does NIDA Study Addiction in Teens?

Because the teen brain is still developing, it’s more vulnerable than the adult brain to changes caused by drug use. Read More » ... more

Mon, Dec 14, 2020
Source NIDA