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Chromosome 17 Harbors Opioid Dependence Genes (March 2008)

Describes the work of researchers who have found a statistical link between one region on chromosome 17 and an increased risk of opioid dependence.

Neuropeptide Promotes Drug-Seeking and Craving in Rats (October 2007)

Reports on two studies indicating that orexin, a neuropeptide that stimulates eating and regulates wakefulness, also fosters animals' drug seeking and craving responses to drugs.

Controlling College Students' ADHD Symptoms May Protect Them Against Substance Abuse (October 2007)

Reports data on the prevalence of substance use among college students with ADHD, comparing those who received ADHD treatment with those who did not.

Endorphin Derivative Inhibits Reward From Morphine and Nicotine in Rats (October 2007)

Describes research investigating a naturally occurring brain chemical that shows early promise as a treatment for addiction in animal studies.

NIDA's Newest Division Mines Clinical Applications From Basic Research (October 2007)

Describes the role of the Division of Clinical Neuroscience and Behavioral Research in NIDA’s drug abuse and addiction research plan.

Meeting Reviews Roles of Drug Abuse and Risky Behavior in HIV (October 2007)

Exposure to Morphine During Early Adolescence Sensitizes Rats as Adults (October 2007)

Presents highlights of a study indicating that exposure to morphine during adolescence may increase sensitivity to the drug during adulthood.

Gene Experiment Confirms a Suspected Cocaine Action (October 2007)

Reports on the work of addiction researchers who are learning how acute and chronic cocaine exposure regulates certain genes, based on knowledge from developmental and cancer biology.

Among Young Attendees at STD Clinics, Substance Abusers Report More Risky Sexual Behavior (October 2007)

Highlights data on the risky sexual behaviors of patients at a sexually transmitted disease clinic who had a substance abuse disorder as compared to those without a substance abuse disorder.

Adolescent Inhalant Use Is Stable Overall, but Rising Among Girls (October 2007)

Reports patterns and trends in inhalant use among adolescents based on an analysis of data from a 2002-2005 national survey on drug use and health.

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Chromosome 17 Harbors Opioid Dependence Genes (March 2008)

Neuropeptide Promotes Drug-Seeking and Craving in Rats (October 2007)

Controlling College Students' ADHD Symptoms May Protect Them Against Substance Abuse (October 2007)

Endorphin Derivative Inhibits Reward From Morphine and Nicotine in Rats (October 2007)

NIDA's Newest Division Mines Clinical Applications From Basic Research (October 2007)

Meeting Reviews Roles of Drug Abuse and Risky Behavior in HIV (October 2007)

Exposure to Morphine During Early Adolescence Sensitizes Rats as Adults (October 2007)

Gene Experiment Confirms a Suspected Cocaine Action (October 2007)

Among Young Attendees at STD Clinics, Substance Abusers Report More Risky Sexual Behavior (October 2007)

Adolescent Inhalant Use Is Stable Overall, but Rising Among Girls (October 2007)

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Chromosome 17 Harbors Opioid Dependence Genes (March 2008)

Neuropeptide Promotes Drug-Seeking and Craving in Rats (October 2007)

Controlling College Students' ADHD Symptoms May Protect Them Against Substance Abuse (October 2007)

Endorphin Derivative Inhibits Reward From Morphine and Nicotine in Rats (October 2007)

NIDA's Newest Division Mines Clinical Applications From Basic Research (October 2007)

Meeting Reviews Roles of Drug Abuse and Risky Behavior in HIV (October 2007)

Exposure to Morphine During Early Adolescence Sensitizes Rats as Adults (October 2007)

Gene Experiment Confirms a Suspected Cocaine Action (October 2007)

Among Young Attendees at STD Clinics, Substance Abusers Report More Risky Sexual Behavior (October 2007)

Adolescent Inhalant Use Is Stable Overall, but Rising Among Girls (October 2007)

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