Investigadores

Reports on a posttreatment intervention to support recovery that may be especially beneficial for substance abusers with co-occurring mental disorders.

Reports findings that a rare neuroreceptor may be linked to the intensive cravings cocaine abusers experience during their first weeks of abstinence.

Highlights data on unhealthy eating behaviors, such as fasting or purging, and substance abuse problems among teens.

Commemorates NIDA’s 35th anniversary and highlights some of the major accomplishments since the Institute’s inception in 1974.

Announces NIDA Notes’ first place 2009 award that salutes superior communications efforts of government agencies.

Compares data on substance abuse and sexual risk among college students and their peers who do not attend college.

Describes the American Board of Addiction Medicine’s new program offering certification to physicians in addiction medicine.

Discusses 2009 prevalence rates of cigarette, alcohol, prescription drug, and illicit drug use among adolescents and discusses trends in use over time.

Reports on a school-centered program for social and emotional development that was credited with reducing rates of substance abuse, violent behavior, and voluntary sexual activity among primary school children.

Describes research results reporting that people who favor novelty have lower-than-average availability of a receptor that inhibits dopamine's release from neurons, which likely stimulates the activity of reward circuits.