Facts and Stats

Did you know that inhalants can prevent the brain from getting its much-needed oxygen?

Did you know that hallucinogens - like LSD and peyote - can cause permanent damage to a user's brain? Watch the video to learn more.

How much do you know about depressants? Just because they may be prescribed by a doctor, doesn't mean they are safe for anyone to use. Watch this video to learn more.

Check out the questions teens asked about marijuana during 2019's Chat Day, along with the answers from scientists.

(NIDA Blog Team)  Addiction affects how people think and what they do. But what exactly are the signs? 

How many drugs does it take to become a addict? How are people with drug addiction treated? Get answers to these questions and more.

​(NIDA Blog Team)  Scientific research is constantly discovering new things about drugs, such as the health benefits and risks of using (or misusing) them. Sometimes, these discoveries lead to changes in the way a drug is used. 

Are you looking for accurate info about marijuana online? We've pulled together a few of the most frequently asked questions about weed and answered them.

(September 24) The number of young adults (ages 19-22) who regularly vape marijuana shot up between 2018 and 2019, according to the most recent Monitoring the Future study. 

(The NIDA Blog Team) It’s no myth: Marijuana today is much stronger than it was in the past. Of the more than 500 chemicals in marijuana, THC is the main one that causes a person to feel high.