Sixty percent of 12th graders do not view regular marijuana use as harmful

December 18, 2013
NIH’s 2013 Monitoring the Future Survey shows high rates of marijuana use; decreases in abuse of pain relievers and synthetic drugs

Stimulant-addicted patients can quit smoking without hindering treatment

December 10, 2013
New NIH study dispels concerns about addressing tobacco addiction among substance abuse patients

New breath test may detect recent marijuana use

November 21, 2013
Science Spotlight

NIDA’s drug abuse information for teens goes mobile

October 21, 2013
NIH also improves access for parents, teachers, and Spanish language readers

National Drug Facts Week 2014 begins January 27

September 9, 2013
NIH-led observance connects teens with drug abuse experts

2013 Avant-Garde Awards explore HIV without AIDS, protective genes

August 29, 2013
NIH’s HIV/AIDS research awards will also look at vaccine innovations

Study of “screen time” on mood, memory, and cognition wins top NIH Addiction Science Award

May 17, 2013
Projects on “bath salts” and the link between fetal alcohol exposure and diabetes take other honors

NIH study sheds light on how to reset the addicted brain

April 3, 2013
Research suggests that targeted stimulation of the brain’s prefrontal cortex is a promising treatment for addiction

Prevention efforts focused on youth reduce prescription abuse into adulthood

February 14, 2013
NIH-funded research shows effectiveness of community-based, substance abuse prevention interventions begun during middle school years

Regular marijuana use by teens continues to be a concern

December 19, 2012
NIDA’s 2012 Monitoring the Future survey shows rates stable or down for most drugs

New Bath Salts Resource Available from NIDA

December 5, 2012
Announcement

White House Drug Policy Office and National Institute on Drug Abuse Unveil New Training Materials to Combat National Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic

October 1, 2012
New Online Training Tool for Healthcare Providers to Provide Vital Information on Proper Prescribing Practices for Painkillers; Expand Upon Administration Actions to Reduce Addiction, Overdose Deaths

New dates. National Drug Facts Week begins Jan. 28, 2013

August 8, 2012
Observance provides teens with information on the science about drug abuse

NIDA supports development of combined anti-heroin and HIV vaccine

July 25, 2012
Innovative dual-vaccine proposal wins 2012 Avant-Garde Award for Medications Development

Prevention of HIV Spread Focus of NIDA's 2012 Avant-Garde Awards

July 23, 2012
Innovative research will study how to prevent transmission among the newly infected and identify genetic influences in disease progression

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