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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.

Intensive Interventions Reduce Risky Sexual Behaviors

Prevention, Published July 2011

Discusses research that compares multiple sessions of motivational and behavioral training with that of a single intervention among male and female substance abusers to reduce high-risk sexual behaviors.

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.

Prevention Program Averts Initiation of Alcohol and Tobacco Use

Prevention, Published March 2011

Describes a community focused prevention program that aids towns in lowering rates of delinquency, initiation of alcohol and tobacco use, and binge drinking among middle school students.

Physical Activity May Prevent Substance Abuse

Director's Perspective, Published March 2011

Considers the potential role of physical activity on substance abuse prevention and describes some of the research that has been conducted on this emerging area of addiction science.

Teenage Marijuana Use Is on the Rise

Public Health, Published March 2011

Reports 2010 rates of marijuana use among 8th, 10th, and 12th grade students, noting that daily use increased by more than 10 percent in all three grades since the 2009 survey. Also reports a rise in ecstasy use.

HIV Treatment Interruption Is Pervasive After Release From Texas Prisons

Treatment, Published March 2011

Describes a study revealing that HIV-infected prisoners in Texas often experience an interruption in treatment following their release and that assistance in filling out paperwork can reduce these interruptions.

Prevention Program Reduces Later Risky Sexual Behaviors

Prevention, Published March 2011

Reports on a school-based drug abuse prevention program showing that teens who participate in the program are less likely than their peers to engage in risky sexual behavior as young adults.

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