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NIDA's 35th Anniversary: Science Focused on Solutions (December 2009)

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

Substance Abuse Among Troops, Veterans, and Their Families (November 2009)

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.

Suiting Treatment to the Nature of the Disease (October 2009)

Highlights NIDA-sponsored research underway to understand and respond to substance abusers’ needs at all points of care, from the initial presentation for treatment through recovery.

Stimulus Money Will Fund a Surge in Knowledge (April 2009)

Describes NIDA’s drug abuse and addiction research priorities for the use of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 funds.

New Vaccines Are Being Developed Against Addiction and Relapse (December 2008)

Highlights NIDA-funded research to develop vaccines against addiction to drugs such as cocaine, nicotine, phencyclidine (PCP), and methamphetamine.

Research Breakthroughs in Drug Abuse Have Wide Applications in Other Fields (September 2008)

Offers an overview of some of the NIDA-supported innovative research achievements to reduce the health and social effects of drug abuse and addiction.

Neuroscience Blueprint Promotes Efficiency, Synergy (June 2008)

Describes a knowledge- and resource-sharing system for NIH-funded neuroscientists to access to data, advanced research tools, and technical assistance.

Epigenetics: The Promise of a New Science (March 2008)

Discusses the role of epigenetics, the study of cellular mechanisms that control gene expression and its impacts on health and behavior, in addiction research.

NIDA Will Contribute to Obesity Research (October 2007)

Describes an NIH-wide obesity task force and research plan and explores some of the links between addiction and compulsive eating.

Genes and Smoking (April 2007)

Reports on the research underway to identify gene variations associated with nicotine addiction and the interaction of genetic makeup, experiences, and surroundings to addiction.

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NIDA's 35th Anniversary: Science Focused on Solutions (December 2009)

Substance Abuse Among Troops, Veterans, and Their Families (November 2009)

Suiting Treatment to the Nature of the Disease (October 2009)

Stimulus Money Will Fund a Surge in Knowledge (April 2009)

New Vaccines Are Being Developed Against Addiction and Relapse (December 2008)

Research Breakthroughs in Drug Abuse Have Wide Applications in Other Fields (September 2008)

Neuroscience Blueprint Promotes Efficiency, Synergy (June 2008)

Epigenetics: The Promise of a New Science (March 2008)

NIDA Will Contribute to Obesity Research (October 2007)

Genes and Smoking (April 2007)

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