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NIDA's Drug Abuse Research Advances Science as a Whole

Director's Perspective, Published November 2011

NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow summarizes instances where discoveries with broad implications for human health arose from scientists seeking answers to addiction problems.

Gene Influences Impact of Maternal Smoking on Children's Behavioral Problems

Basic Science, Published July 2011

Describes research showing that the combination of prenatal smoking exposure and specific genes increases children’s and adolescent’s risk for behavior problems.

NIDA Cosponsors Mentoring Service for Clinicians Advising Substance-Abusing Patients

Bulletin Board, Published July 2011

Highlights a free service that provides primary care clinicians with advice from experts in addiction medicine on addressing substance abuse with patients in the primary care setting.

High Rates of Illegal Drug Use Among Alcohol-Dependent Adults

Public Health, Published July 2011

Highlights data on the prevalence of rates of illegal drug use and nonmedical use of prescription drugs among adults dependant on alcohol, as compared with the general population.

Drugs Contribute to High Rates of Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Juvenile Offenders

Prevention, Published July 2011

Describe a study of newly arrested youths where researchers found correlations between the youths' prevalence of these sexually transmitted diseases and their cocaine and marijuana use.

Prison Use of Medications for Opioid Addiction Remains Low

Treatment, Published July 2011

Describes results from a nationwide survey among correctional facilities on the use of opioid replacement therapy for people who are addicted to heroin.

Week-Long Events Teach Teens Drug Abuse Facts

Bulletin Board, Published July 2011

Highlights activities from the 2011 National Drug Facts Week in which communities sponsor events to educate teenagers about drugs and drug abuse.

NIDA's Funding Priorities To Remain Constant

Director's Perspective, Published July 2011

Reports on NIDA’s research priorities—drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and HIV/AIDS—which will remain consistent during these challenging budget times.

Methamphetamine Abuse Undermines Dental Health

Treatment, Published July 2011

Describes research that sheds light on the correlation between increased dental disease and methamphetamine abuse.

Medication Reduces Rats' Return to Methamphetamine Seeking

Treatment, Published July 2011

Reports on a new medication strategy under investigated in animal studies that shows promise for preventing relapse to drug abuse.

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