NIDA’s mission is to bring the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

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NIDA’s mission is to bring the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction.

Positron Emission Tomography (PET)

Your Brain on Drugs 1-2 Min

Your Brain After Drugs Normal Cocaine Abuser (10 da) Cocaine Abuser (100 da)

Drugs Have Long-term Consequences

The Memory of Drugs Nature Video Cocaine Video Front of Brain Back of Brain Amygdala not lit up Amygdala activated

The good news is… Drug Abuse is a preventable behavior and Drug Addiction is a treatable disease

… Is it worth the risk?

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Have you changed your mind?