NIDA’s Dr. Nora Volkow Answers Questions About Drugs Asked by Washington DC Public School Students


 

NIDA’s Dr. Nora Volkow Answers Questions About Drugs Asked by Washington DC Public School Students – The Mentor Foundation held a National Drug Facts Day event at the Swedish Embassy with NIDA Director Nora Volkow answering questions from students from nearby Washington DC public schools. This video can also be viewed at: drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov Comments on this video are allowed in accordance with our comment policy: newmedia.hhs.gov

 

Prescribing prognosis mostly positive

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The state is using new pain medication prescribing rules and a prescription monitoring program to help curb prescription drug abuse and misuse. By Marissa Harshman … In 2010, Washington lawmakers approved a bill, sponsored by state Rep. Jim Moeller …
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Redskins linebacker London Fletcher has grown from boy in peril to NFL elder

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He knows Kecia's murder triggered the drug addiction, changed his only real support mechanism after his parents divorced into the mother he no longer knew. Through college and into the NFL, he prayed for her sobriety. When she got clean, it was almost …
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Reid will be getting a fresh start after enduring a difficult season on the field and away from it. His oldest son, Garrett, died during training camp after a battle with drug addiction, and then the Eagles _ expected to contend for a division title _ …
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