The Year in Drugs and Health News: 2018 Blog Roundup

Here at the Drugs & Health Blog, our goal is to provide you with the latest scientific news on drug and addiction research to help you make smart and healthy choices. There was a lot to talk about this past year.

In 2018, our blog posts gave you the latest facts on the good news/bad news about teens’ drug use, the surprising ingredients in e-cigarettes, teens’ advice for getting involved in science and resisting peer pressure, and more.

We even had a few quizzes (with no grades!) so you can test your knowledge on social smoking, how drugs affect the brain, and other important issues.

Below, we’ve listed the top blog posts from the past year, grouped by topic area. For more drug news, check out the 2017 Blog Roundup.

Brain Science

• How Do Drugs Change Your Brain? Test Your Knowledge
• Sculpting Your Brain: The Science of Addiction

Celebrities and Drug Use

• Drug Use and Mental Health Problems: What’s the Connection?

Drug Facts for Teens

• E-Cigarettes: Inhaling More Than You Bargained For
• Teen Drug Use Is Down—But Teen Overdoses Are Up

Guest Bloggers

• You Can Help Reduce the Opioid Crisis
• Resisting Peer Pressure: Tips From a SADD Student Leader

Healthy Minds and Bodies

• Words Matter: Why Don’t We Say “Addict”?
• Energy Drinks and Drug Use: A Surprising Connection

Marijuana

• Marijuana Edibles Are Not Candy
• Danger: Marijuana Use During Pregnancy

NIDA News and Events for Teens

• Teens’ Drug Use Is Lower Than Ever (Mostly)
• A Look Inside the Teen Brain: ABCD Study Update

Prescription Drug Use

• Fentanyl: A Big Danger in Small Amounts
• Out of Control: Opioids and the Brain
• Opioids: Just the Facts

Real Teens Ask About Drugs

• Are Some Babies Born Addicted?

Tell Us What You Think

• The Real Cost of Vaping

Word of the Day

• Say What? “Relapse”

Learn more: The latest on vaping-related illness and deaths.