NIDA Notes keeps you up to date on research advances in the causes, consequences, prevention, and treatment of drug abuse and addiction and HIV/AIDS. Our podcast series, in video and audio-only formats, feature prominent physicians and scientists throughout the world of science.
NIDA @ Work
This series features interviews with NIDA staff members explaining their Institute roles and portfolios.
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Length: 3:59 Minutes | View TranscriptListen Now:September 16, 2013 - Chief of Services Research Branch, Dr. Redonna Chandler gives insight on what her branch does and how her job is rewarding.
Read more from Dr. Chandler in the NIDA Notes article, Q & A: Dr. Redonna Chandler.
Researchers Speak
This podcast series goes beyond NIDA Notes articles to explore the methods, lessons learned, and future directions of the research. The series provides insights from top researchers in drug abuse and addiction.
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Length: 4:59 Minutes | View TranscriptListen Now:September 16, 2013 - Dr. Madeline Meier of Duke University discusses the effects of marijuana use on IQ. Dr. Meier describes findings from a 25-year study showing that participants who initiated weekly cannabis use before age 18 dropped IQ points in proportion to how long they persisted in using the drug.
Read the NIDA Notes article about the study, Early Onset, Regular Cannabis Use Is Linked to IQ Decline.
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