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Registration open for Drug Facts Chat Day; 2014 Drug IQ Challenge preview available

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Schools can now register for Drug Facts Chat Day, NIDA’s annual Web chat that connects NIH scientists with teens around the country, at http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/chat/index.php.

Drug Facts Chat Day occurs on Jan 28 during National Drug Facts Week, which runs from Jan 27 – Feb 2, 2014. Transcripts from last year’s chat can be found at http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/chat/2013/.

Also available is the newest National Drug IQ Challenge, a 10-question multiple choice quiz that teens and adults can take to test their knowledge about drugs: http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/iqchallenge.php. The quiz can be used at an event during National Drug Facts Week or anytime as an education tool for teens.

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Further details, including updated toolkits and other free resources for event holders, can be found at http://drugfactsweek.drugabuse.gov/.

For more information, contact the NIDA press office at media@nida.nih.gov or 301-443-6245.