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NIDA review summarizes research on marijuana’s negative health effects (June 04, 2014)
Comprehensive review published in the New England Journal of Medicine also discusses why risks are greatest for teen users. -
MDMA can be fatal in warm environments (June 03, 2014)
NIH preclinical study suggests higher risk of death is associated with warmer brain temperature. -
More Colorado drivers in fatal car crashes testing positive for marijuana (May 27, 2014)
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NIH Pain Consortium’s first pain care curriculum improves clinical skills (May 21, 2014)
Interactive module improves medical student care for elderly back pain patient “Edna”. -
NIDA offers tools for talking to teens about marijuana (May 20, 2014)
Guides target both teens and parents with up-to-date science-based facts on marijuana. -
2014 Avant-Garde Awards focus on strengthening the immune system (May 19, 2014)
NIH’s HIV/AIDS research awards offer hope in battling HIV infection and improving long-term outcomes in HIV-infected drug users. -
Study of third hand nicotine from e-cigarette exposure wins top NIH Addiction Science Award (May 16, 2014)
Other honors awarded to project using theoretical model of GABA(A) receptor to screen potential medications; study exploring cognitive control in multitaskers. -
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Dr. Joni Rutter to lead NIDA’s genetics and basic science research division (May 06, 2014)
Rutter to lead institute’s efforts to explore the relationship between genes, environment, and the neuroscience of addiction. -
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HHS leaders call for expanded use of medications to combat opioid overdose epidemic (April 24, 2014)
New England Journal of Medicine commentary describes that vital medications are currently underutilized in addiction treatment services and discusses ongoing efforts by major public health agencies to encourage their use. -
Comprehensive prevention programs successful in decreasing HIV rates in people who inject drugs (April 18, 2014)
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Targeting delta opioid receptor may reduce pain without causing addiction (March 27, 2014)
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Transition services for drug using, HIV-infected inmates leaving jail should be gender-specific (February 26, 2014)
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Medication may help patients with severe mental illness stay smoke-free (February 04, 2014)
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NIDA’s Dr. Marilyn Huestis chosen for new National Commission on Forensic Science (January 24, 2014)
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New substance abuse treatment resources focus on teens (January 23, 2014)
Guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for healthcare providers now available. -
Severe mental illness tied to higher rates of substance use (January 03, 2014)
New NIH study shows that certain protective factors do not exist in those with severe mental illness. -
Research suggests new genetic target to treat cocaine addiction (December 26, 2013)
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Registration open for Drug Facts Chat Day; 2014 Drug IQ Challenge preview available (December 19, 2013)
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Sixty percent of 12th graders do not view regular marijuana use as harmful (December 18, 2013)
NIH’s 2013 Monitoring the Future Survey shows high rates of marijuana use; decreases in abuse of pain relievers and synthetic drugs. -
Three NIH Institutes highlight collaboration for addiction research (December 12, 2013)
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Stimulant-addicted patients can quit smoking without hindering treatment (December 10, 2013)
New NIH study dispels concerns about addressing tobacco addiction among substance abuse patients . -
New study shows that drug overdose is the leading cause of death in former prisoners (November 22, 2013)
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Dr. Wilson Compton named Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (November 08, 2013)
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NIDA’s Dr. Wilson Compton receives Health and Human Services Meritorious Service Award (November 07, 2013)
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