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Three Scientists Join Advisory Council

Announces three new NIDA National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse members and describes their drug abuse and addiction research experience.

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NIDA Grantee Wins Prize for Genetics Web Sites

Announces the recipient of an award for online resources in education, Dr. Louisa Stark, who developed two interactive Web sites on genetics.

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Gene Influences Impact of Maternal Smoking on Children's Behavioral Problems

Describes research showing that the combination of prenatal smoking exposure and specific genes increases children’s and adolescent’s risk for behavior problems.

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Adicción al tabaco

Aborda los efectos dañinos del consumo de tabaco, los riesgos asociados con el embarazo y los adolescentes, así como las mejores prácticas para la prevención y el tratamiento de la adicción al tabaco.

Published: April 2002
Revised: March 2010
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Parental Supervision and Genetics Interact To Influence Nicotine Addiction

Reviews research indicating that both parental influence and certain genes interact to influence nicotine addiction and that parental monitoring may play a role in reducing risk.

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