The Science Behind Drug Abuse No matter the geographic location or socio-economic class, American teens are seriously affected by drug abuse. Rather than ignoring the issue, the National Institute on Drug Abuse provides teens with scientific facts and personal testimonies of young addicts to underscore the need to resist temptation. Think "E" is a harmless club drug? Read 17-year-old Daniel's story and think again. Learn what really happens to a brain on drugs, read about the risks of steroid use, and pick up the dope on dopamine in marijuana. Meet three teens whose lives are changed by nicotine, and see if kicking smoking is really mind over matter or a battle against addiction. Activities for teens, parents, and teachers help hammer the message home. The topic isn't always easy to discuss with kids, but NIDA presents a good place to start. (in Health)
