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

Published January 7, 2013

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

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