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Marijuana (Topics in Brief)

Revised Dec 2011.
Provides a brief update on the research on marijuana use, including its health effects, the potential for addiction, treatment, and marijuana in medicine.

Prescription Drug Abuse (Topics in Brief)

Revised Dec 2011.
Provides a brief overview of the non-medical use of prescription drugs, examining prevalence, health risks associated with use, treatment options, and research underway on the topic.

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.

Methamphetamine Addiction: Progress, but Need to Remain Vigilant (Topics in Brief)

Published Mar 2007. Revised Nov 2011.
Declines in Methamphetamine Abuse by Youth

Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction (Research Reports)

Published Jul 2001. Revised Oct 2011.
Examines the non-medical use of prescription drugs-opioids, central nervous system depressants, and stimulants-describing adverse health effects of their use and the prevention and treatment of addiction. En Español

Lessons from Prevention Research (DrugFacts)

Published Feb 2004. Revised Aug 2011.
Describes principles important to consider when developing drug abuse prevention programs and discusses issues relevant for family, school, and community settings. En Español

Volume 6, Number 1 (Addiction Science & Clinical Practice)

Published Jul 2011.
Presents current knowledge on a variety of addiction issues, including nicotine’s affects on brain function; inhalant abuse; genetically-based research and treatment; maternal tobacco use and its effects on children; and a behavior game for young children.

Drug-Related Hospital Emergency Room Visits (DrugFacts)

Revised May 2011.
Provides national estimates on drug-related visits to hospital emergency departments and makes comparisons with previous years’ data. Discusses illicit drugs, alcohol and other drugs, and prescription drugs. En Español

Treating Offenders with Drug Problems: Integrating Public Health and Public Safety (Topics in Brief)

Revised May 2011.
Examines the extent of drug abuse among people within the criminal justice system and the continuum of treatment necessary to decrease future drug abuse as well as criminal behavior.

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