Learn about the latest research findings. Follow us on Twitter or subscribe to our RSS feed to receive our news releases. Contact our press office to be added to our media list or to arrange an interview.
Latest News
More than 1.5 million children lost a primary or secondary caregiver due to the COVID-19 pandemic
| En español
|
Addressing the impact of caregiver deaths critical for pediatric mental health, authors note
Words matter: language can reduce mental health and addiction stigma, NIH leaders say
|
Appropriate terminology can improve how people with these conditions are treated in health care settings and society
Emergency department-administered, high-dose buprenorphine may enhance opioid use disorder treatment outcomes
|
Study finds treatment is safe and well tolerated in people with opioid use disorder experiencing withdrawal symptoms
|
Marijuana use and drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic
Cannabis use may be associated with suicidality in young adults
|
NIH study suggests a link between cannabis use and higher levels of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt
NIH-funded study tests “one-stop” mobile clinics to deliver HIV, substance use care
|
Trial underway to determine whether mobile clinics can help improve health outcomes for people with opioid use disorder
Resources for the Media
Upcoming Meetings/Events
American Sociological Association (ASA)
|
Virtual
Annual APA (American Psychological Association) Convention
|
San Diego, California
IACP (International Association of Chiefs of Police) Annual Conference
|
New Orleans, LA
34th ECNP Congress
|
Lisbon, Portugal
NIDA in the News
Opioid overdoses increase due to pandemic isolation
|
CNBC, By The News with Shepard Smith
Addiction treatment is hard. A new wave of apps aims to help
|
Fast Company, By Ruth Reader
How Can We Improve COVID Vaccine Access for People Who Use Drugs?
|
Filter, By Annie Kleykamp
Alcohol Abuse Is on the Rise, but Doctors Too Often Fail to Treat It
|
New York Times, By Anahad O’Connor
NIDA Video News
