Teen Opioid Prescriptions Raise Risk of Later Opioid Misuse

December 28, 2015
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Survey Examines Risky Behavior Among Young HIV+ Men

December 7, 2015
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Nef Protein Helps HIV Virus Overcome Immune Cell Defenses

October 6, 2015
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Appetite Hormones Play a Role in Alcohol Dependence and Craving

September 30, 2015
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Brain structure and predisposition for cannabis use

September 9, 2015
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Do rats prefer palatable foods over meth?

July 16, 2015
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Biomarkers for Heart Disease Risk in Cocaine Users

July 13, 2015
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A New Tool for Studying the Opioid System

June 17, 2015
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A Role for the Brainstem in Regulating Memory Processing

June 3, 2015
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Interactions of environmental conditions and genetic risk for drug taking

May 29, 2015
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Importance of controlling for alcohol use when exploring marijuana’s impact on brain structure

May 6, 2015
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Cannabinoid Receptor 2: Pain Treatment Without Tolerance or Withdrawal

April 6, 2015
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Scientists identify cellular basis of methamphetamine-induced aging

April 3, 2015
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The Role of the Brain’s Opioid System in Cigarette Addiction

March 27, 2015
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Recreational marijuana use associated with increased impulsivity and hostility in daily life

February 17, 2015
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Increasing access to HCV treatment by maximizing benefits of new drug regimens and expansion of the Affordable Care Act

February 12, 2015
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The science behind designer drugs

February 9, 2015
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Genetics influence response to prevention intervention

February 4, 2015
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Detecting gene-environment interactions in genome-wide analyses of addiction risk

February 2, 2015
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Mindfulness training may reduce deficits in natural reward processing during chronic pain or drug addiction

January 21, 2015
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Cannabinoid CB2 Receptors in Brain Reward Systems

January 13, 2015
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Depressive Symptoms and Drug Abuse in Adolescents

January 6, 2015
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Teen prescription opioid abuse, cigarette, and alcohol use trends down

December 16, 2014
However, NIH’s 2014 Monitoring the Future survey shows high rates of e-cigarette use and fewer concerns about marijuana’s risks

Medication Assisted Treatment Reduces HCV Incidence in Young Adult Injection Drug Users

November 25, 2014
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Adolescent Caffeine Use and Cocaine Sensitivity

November 19, 2014
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Policies to Limit Smoking Reduce Alcohol Use Too

November 13, 2014
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NIDA researchers confirm important brain reward pathway

November 12, 2014
NIH study in rodents identifies a pathway that starts with glutamate and ends with activation of dopamine reward system

Effect of prenatal cocaine exposure on cries in human infants and rat pups

October 29, 2014
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New CME/CE course addresses substance use

October 27, 2014
Adds to physician toolbox for addressing substance use in patients

Engaging High-Risk Youth in Prevention Programs

October 22, 2014
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Impact of Availability on Marijuana Use

October 21, 2014
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Using social media to better understand, prevent, and treat substance use

October 16, 2014
NIH announces 11 awards funded across three Institutes

Impact of Methadone on Brain Cell Development

October 9, 2014
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Role of Brain Nicotinic Receptors in Nicotine and Cocaine Addiction

October 2, 2014
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Serotonergic and nonserotonergic participation in reward circuitry

September 25, 2014
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National Drug Facts Week 2015 to begin January 26

September 9, 2014
NIH observance links teens with scientific experts

Prenatal Cocaine Exposure Affects Brain Development Through Adolescence

September 5, 2014
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Orbitofrontal Cortex Is Key to Insight Abilities Lost in Addiction

September 2, 2014
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