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Imaging Studies Elucidate Neurobiology of Cigarette Craving

December 2008
Reports on three separate imaging studies illuminating the neurobiology of cigarette craving.

Long-Term Cocaine Self-Administration Depresses Brain Activity

December 2008
Discusses research exploring how widespread the reduction of neural activity is in the brain with chronic exposure to cocaine.

Aripiprazole Prevents Rats From Resuming Cocaine Seeking

December 2008
Reports on study results indicating a medication prescribed for schizophrenia and manic phases of bipolar disorder shows promise as a cocaine addiction treatment.

Methadone Reduces Rats' Cocaine Seeking

December 2008
Reports on an animal study showing that methadone, normally used as a therapy for opioid abuse, may prove to be an effective treatment for cocaine abuse.

High-Risk Drug Offenders Do Better With Close Judicial Supervision

December 2008
Reports on research showing that increasing the mandatory drug court monitoring sessions for high-risk drug offenders can enhance program success rates.

New Technique Links 89 Genes to Drug Dependence

September 2008
Presents research findings linking 89 genes to drug abuse and dependence, found using genome-wide association studies, a new technique for identifying genes.

Basic Science Discoveries Yield Novel Approaches to Analgesia

September 2008
Describes research to develop new compounds that match or exceed the pain relief provided by opioids while avoiding their shortcomings.

Immune System Plays Unexpected Role in Brain Development

September 2008
Describes research findings demonstrating that the immune system participates in the shaping of brain circuits during a child's development, a finding that may shed light on the origins of neurodegenerative diseases.

Optical Technologies Expand Vistas Into the Brain

September 2008
Describes new tools under development, including one to visualize cells deep in the brain and another one that remotely activates brain cells.

Linking NIDA to Researchers on a Global Scale

June 2008
Highlights the NIDA International Program which works to strengthen international research networks, creating opportunities for global research collaboration, training, and scientific exchange.

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Imaging Studies Elucidate Neurobiology of Cigarette Craving

Long-Term Cocaine Self-Administration Depresses Brain Activity

Aripiprazole Prevents Rats From Resuming Cocaine Seeking

Methadone Reduces Rats' Cocaine Seeking

High-Risk Drug Offenders Do Better With Close Judicial Supervision

New Technique Links 89 Genes to Drug Dependence

Basic Science Discoveries Yield Novel Approaches to Analgesia

Immune System Plays Unexpected Role in Brain Development

Optical Technologies Expand Vistas Into the Brain

Linking NIDA to Researchers on a Global Scale

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