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Animated Infographic: Monitoring the Future 2018 Survey Results (3:21)

Monitoring the Future (MTF) is an annual survey of 8th, 10th, and 12th graders measuring drug, alcohol, and cigarette use.

Teen Brain Development (3:10)

NIDA explores in this video the intriguing similarities between the processes of brain development and computer programming.

Why Teens are Attracted to Vaping (2:02)

Dr. Nora Volkow explores why teens may be attracted to vaping – and what they are vaping.

Why Are Drugs So Hard to Quit? (2:04)

Learn what happens with addiction and why it’s so hard to quit.

NIDA Painkillers: Get Back in the Game—Use Painkillers Safely. (3:03)

NIDA scientists play softball with young friends and talk about the safe use of prescription painkillers

NIDA Research Spotlight: “Sex, Drugs and Facebook” (2:23)

NIDA interviews a book author about her research on addiction behavior and social media.

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