What Are Designer Drugs? You owe it to yourself to ask the right questions, look for the facts, and think hard about what you find out and what it means for you. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is here to help you do that.
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NIDA, a component of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), created this web site to educate adolescents ages 11 through 15 (as well as their parents and teachers) on the science behind drug abuse. NIDA enlisted the help of teens in developing the site to ensure that the content addresses appropriate questions and timely concerns.