Publications

September 2016 |  This guide develops students’ understanding of how respect is key to healthy behaviors and building healthy relationships.

September 2017 |  The lesson and activities in this program will help students develop awareness and skills to help them respond to situations that involve bullying. Includes a classroom poster, lessons and activities...

June 2020 |  Drug addiction is a brain disease. Although initial drug use might be voluntary, drugs of abuse have been shown to alter gene expression and brain circuitry, which in turn affect...

November 2019 |  A plain-language research summary about heroin, including basic facts such as methods of use, its effects on the brain, other health effects, and treatment options.

June 2018 |  Offers the latest scientific information on heroin use and its consequences as well as treatment options available for those struggling with heroin addiction.

July 2012 |  Explores the link between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS and discusses treatment options, populations most at risk, trends in HIV/AIDS, and ways to counter these trends.

March 2017 |  This brief fact sheet provides information about the risks of prescription opioid pain relievers and a summary of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Guideline for Opioid Prescribing for...

April 2020 |  Provides an overview of inhalants, including types of products commonly inhaled, effects on the brain, other adverse health effects, and potential for addiction.

July 2012 |  Provides scientific research on the nature and extent of inhalant abuse, its potential health consequences, and hazards of chemicals found in commonly abused inhalants.

August 2019 |  To date, there are no marijuana-derived medications that are FDA-approved for treating conditions associated with pregnancy, including nausea. However, marijuana is the illicit drug most commonly used by pregnant women...

April 2019 |  A plain-language research summary about kratom, how it affects the brain, and its health effects.

March 2014 |  Describes principles important to consider when developing drug abuse prevention programs and discusses issues relevant for family, school, and community settings.

June 2020 |  A summary about marijuana concentrates, how they are made, how they are used, and the health effects.

December 2019 |  A plain-language summary about marijuana, how people use it, its effects on the brain and overall health, and treatment options for misuse.

December 2017 |  Provides facts about marijuana and its potential harmful effects.

July 2020 |  Explores the latest research on marijuana, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on everyday activities, and available treatments.

August 2012 |  Posters for teens and young adults. Single-sided English and double-sided English/Spanish versions available. Emphasizes three essential messages about smoking marijuana: it is addictive, it can lead to school failure, and...

July 2018 |  Provides important facts about marijuana and offers parents tips for talking with their children about the drug and its potential harmful effects.

September 2017 |  Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to the brain, whether it is addictive, and the latest research regarding prevention and treatment of MDMA.

June 2020 |  Provides basic facts about MDMA, also called Ecstasy or Molly, including how it affects the brain, other health effects, and its potential for addiction.

July 2018 |  Provides journalists with the latest findings on the science of drug abuse and addiction and commonly abused drugs, and lists resources for more information.

June 2018 |  Discusses effective medications used to treat opioid use disorders: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

November 2009 |  Discusses the importance of quality mentorship in drug abuse research and offers suggestions for creating a successful mentor and mentee relationship.

May 2019 |  Provides facts about the stimulant drug methamphetamine, including how it affects the brain, other adverse health effects, and secondhand methamphetamine smoke.

October 2019 |  Provides an overview of the latest scientific findings on methamphetamine, including short- and long-term health consequences, effects on pregnancy, and potential prevention and treatment options.