NIDA Notes Articles: People with Drug Use Disorders

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Intensive Interventions Reduce Risky Sexual Behaviors

July 2011
Discusses research that compares multiple sessions of motivational and behavioral training with that of a single intervention among male and female substance abusers to reduce high-risk sexual behaviors.

Treatment Dropout Linked With Elevated Stress Response

July 2011

Summarizes a study to determine whether a stress-related biological marker in saliva can predict how long a drug user will remain in treatment.

High Rates of Illegal Drug Use Among Alcohol-Dependent Adults

July 2011
Highlights data on the prevalence of rates of illegal drug use and nonmedical use of prescription drugs among adults dependant on alcohol, as compared with the general population.

Methamphetamine Abuse Undermines Dental Health

July 2011
Describes research that sheds light on the correlation between increased dental disease and methamphetamine abuse.

NIDA Cosponsors Mentoring Service for Clinicians Advising Substance-Abusing Patients

July 2011
Highlights a free service that provides primary care clinicians with advice from experts in addiction medicine on addressing substance abuse with patients in the primary care setting.

Brain Responds to Marijuana Cues in Familiar Manner

March 2011
Researchers found that the brain activity that takes place when cues trigger marijuana cravings is similar to the activity that accompanies cravings for other drugs.

Cocaine Vaccine Helps Some Reduce Drug Abuse

December 2010
Reports on the results of a clinical trial that tested the effectiveness of a cocaine vaccine designed as a therapy for cocaine abuse and plans underway for a new study of 300 patients to confirm these results.

Incentives Promote Abstinence

December 2010

Explores research findings on the value of motivational incentives to promote and reinforce abstinence from substances of abuse and encourage healthy behaviors.

Program Enhances Physician Knowledge on Substance Abuse

December 2010
Reports on an evaluation of the Chief Resident Immersion Training (CRIT) program to assess its effectiveness in improving knowledge, confidence, and preparedness to diagnose, manage, and teach about substance abuse.

Intervention Improves Abstinence, Employment Among Welfare Recipients

December 2010
Reports research to study the effectiveness of an intensive case management program to aid female substance abusers who receive welfare in staying off drugs and finding employment.

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Intensive Interventions Reduce Risky Sexual Behaviors

Treatment Dropout Linked With Elevated Stress Response

High Rates of Illegal Drug Use Among Alcohol-Dependent Adults

Methamphetamine Abuse Undermines Dental Health

NIDA Cosponsors Mentoring Service for Clinicians Advising Substance-Abusing Patients

Brain Responds to Marijuana Cues in Familiar Manner

Cocaine Vaccine Helps Some Reduce Drug Abuse

Incentives Promote Abstinence

Program Enhances Physician Knowledge on Substance Abuse

Intervention Improves Abstinence, Employment Among Welfare Recipients

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