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Alcohol Abuse Makes Prescription Drug Abuse More Likely

Public Health, Published March 2008

Reports on results from a study showing that men and women with alcohol use disorders are more likely to report nonmedical use of prescription drugs than people who don't drink at all.

Cocaine Can Mobilize Stored Dopamine

Basic Science, Published March 2008

Describes a study showing that cocaine, which increases dopamine levels, also can tap into an intracellular dopamine reserve pool.

Chronic Cocaine Abusers Have Occult Insomnia in Early Abstinence

, Published March 2008

Reports on research of chronic cocaine abusers who may feel they are sleeping better during early abstinence revealed that the opposite may be true.

HIV Patients Show Better Immune Recovery With Early Initiation of HAART

, Published March 2008

Presents evidence that among men and women with HIV, those who received early initiation of HAART therapy, those with higher CD4+ levels, achieved better immune recovery.

Researchers Report on Progress of NIDA's Southern Africa Initiative

Bulletin Board, Published March 2008

Presents an update on NIDA’s Southern African Initiative, a program that aims to build research capacity and infrastructure in the area of addiction, particularly drug-related HIV transmission.

Researchers Develop a New Tracer for Cannabinoid Receptor

Basic Science, Published March 2008

Describes a new chemical tracer that binds specifically to cannabinoid receptors making it potentially useful in future research to clarify the relationship between the receptors and drug abuse.

Combination Treatment Extends Marijuana Abstinence

, Published March 2008

Describes research investigating the use of a treatment that combines vouchers and cognitive behavioral therapy as compared with the use of either treatment alone for marijuana abuse.

Long-Term Cocaine Abuse Linked With Impaired Heart Function

Basic Science, Published March 2008

Summarizes research on the effects of long-term regular cocaine abuse on the cardiovascular system in African Americans.

Scientific Society Honors Dr. Kenner Rice's Research

Bulletin Board, Published March 2008

Announces the 2007 Smissman Award from the American Chemical Society to Dr. Kenner Rice, NIDA, for significant contributions to fundamental knowledge in medicinal chemistry.

Sertraline Does Not Help Methamphetamine Abusers Quit

Treatment, Published March 2008

Describes a new research finding indicating that the antidepressant sertraline (Zoloft), prescribed to relieve depression during the methamphetamine withdrawal process, may make quitting harder.

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