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NIDAMED’s mission is to develop science-based resources for health professionals and those in training about screening, addressing, and treating addiction. Learn more

NIDAMED News: New addiction science research

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Screening Tools and Prevention

Screening tools for substance use prevention.

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Discipline Specific Resources

Addiction related resources specific to your clinical discipline.

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Health Professions Education

CME/CE courses and other education on addiction.

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Research-based drug use and addiction treatment options.

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Opioid Crisis and Pain Management

The opioid crisis, safe prescribing, and overdose prevention.

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Marijuana and Other Drugs

The latest drug trends, including marijuana, tobacco, and more.

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CTN Dissemination Initiative

Clinicians, scientists, and trainers working together.

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Science to Medicine: Peer to Peer

Clinicians operationalizing research to improve patient care.

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For Your Patients

Resources and information on drug use and addiction prevention for your patients.