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Tobacco Addiction (Topics in Brief)

Revised Dec 2011.
Examines the scope of tobacco use in the U.S., what makes it addictive, and potential treatment options for tobacco addiction.

Medications Development at NIDA (Topics in Brief)

Revised Nov 2011.
Offers an update on the research strategy underway in the push to develop effective addiction medications, including currently approved drugs, new compounds, and vaccines.

Prenatal Exposure to Drugs of Abuse (Topics in Brief)

Published Apr 2009. Revised May 2011.
Offers a research update on pregnancy and drug abuse, exploring potential adverse effects on fetal development and promising treatments for pregnant women.

Nationwide Trends (DrugFacts)

Published Apr 2011.
Examines nationwide trends in drug abuse and addiction among youth, describing lifetime, past year and past month use for alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and prescription drugs. En Español

Drugs: Shatter the Myths

Published Oct 2010. Revised Apr 2011.
Answers teens’ most frequently asked questions about drugs and abuse with scientific facts and engaging images.

High School and Youth Trends (DrugFacts)

Revised Mar 2011.
Describes trends in high school and youth drug abuse and addiction, with an emphasis on marijuana, cigarettes, prescription drugs, alcohol and ecstasy. En Español

Commonly Abused Drugs Chart

Revised Mar 2011.
Lists substances of abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, listing their common and street names, how they are generally administered, and their potentially harmful health effects.

Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products (DrugFacts)

Revised Aug 2010.
Provides an overview of the effects of cigarette and other tobacco products, including their effect on their brain, other health effects, approaches to smoking or nicotine cessation, and overall use among youth. En Español

Smokeless Tobacco (Topics in Brief)

Published Dec 2009.
Provides a brief research update on smokeless tobacco, examining its addiction potential, health consequences, its link with cigarette smoking, and cessation treatments.

Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction (DrugFacts)

Revised Sep 2009.
Describes research findings on effective medication and behavior treatment approaches for drug abuse and addiction and discusses special considerations for the criminal justice setting. En Español

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