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Highlights the need for research to assess and find solutions to a potential rise in substance abuse among service men and women, veterans, and their families.

Announces the 2009 high school student recipients of the Addiction Science Awards and describes their winning addiction-focused projects.

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

Describes a study of smokers' brain function while they watched antismoking PSAs and findings suggesting that calmer ads may be more effective.

Describes a voucher-based reinforcement therapy trial with pregnant smokers to determine its effectiveness in enhancing abstinence rates.

Highlights new video clips on NIDA's Web site for teens that explore the dangers of drug abuse and that address questions from youth and their parents on the topic.

Highlights two studies suggesting significant associations between marijuana smoking and respiratory disease.

Reports study results suggesting that genes for several acetylcholine receptor proteins influence early smoking responses and the likelihood of nicotine dependence.

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

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.