Heads Up: Real News About Drugs and Your Body
Get the latest news about drugs, drug addiction, and your health.
See below for links to the latest feature articles and also check out the article archive for previous features in the Heads Up series.
Articles
THE TRUTH ABOUT "REHAB" AND DRUG ADDICTION
The reality of treatment for drug addiction is far from glamorous.
The reality of treatment for drug addiction is far from glamorous.
Overlapping Illnesses
Drug addiction and other mental illnesses, such as depression, often occur in the same person, sometimes at the same time.
STIMULANT ADDICTION
Stimulants, such as cocaine, present serious health risks—they can damage your brain and your body.
Stimulants, such as cocaine, present serious health risks—they can damage your brain and your body.
Health Effects of Stimulants
The health effects of stimulants, including cocaine, prescription stimulants, methamphetamine, MDMA, and nicotine.
ARTICLE ARCHIVE
Visit the article archive for past feature stories in the Heads Up series.
Visit the article archive for past feature stories in the Heads Up series.





