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

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

New CME/CE course addresses substance use

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

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

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

National Drug Facts Week 2015 to begin January 26

September 9, 2014
NIH observance links teens with scientific experts

NIH system to monitor emerging drug trends

July 17, 2014
Data from the National Drug Early Warning System will promote rapid and effective public health responses

NIDA review summarizes research on marijuana’s negative health effects

June 4, 2014
Comprehensive review published in the New England Journal of Medicine also discusses why risks are greatest for teen users

MDMA can be fatal in warm environments

June 3, 2014
NIH preclinical study suggests higher risk of death is associated with warmer brain temperature

NIH Pain Consortium’s first pain care curriculum improves clinical skills

May 21, 2014
Interactive module improves medical student care for elderly back pain patient “Edna”

NIDA offers tools for talking to teens about marijuana

May 20, 2014
Guides target both teens and parents with up-to-date science-based facts on marijuana

2014 Avant-Garde Awards focus on strengthening the immune system

May 19, 2014
NIH’s HIV/AIDS research awards offer hope in battling HIV infection and improving long-term outcomes in HIV-infected drug users

Study of third hand nicotine from e-cigarette exposure wins top NIH Addiction Science Award

May 16, 2014
Other honors awarded to project using theoretical model of GABA(A) receptor to screen potential medications; study exploring cognitive control in multitaskers

Dr. Joni Rutter to lead NIDA’s genetics and basic science research division

May 6, 2014
Rutter to lead institute’s efforts to explore the relationship between genes, environment, and the neuroscience of addiction

HHS leaders call for expanded use of medications to combat opioid overdose epidemic

April 24, 2014
New England Journal of Medicine commentary describes that vital medications are currently underutilized in addiction treatment services and discusses ongoing efforts by major public health agencies to encourage their use

New substance abuse treatment resources focus on teens

January 23, 2014
Guide on treating teen substance abuse and online education for healthcare providers now available

Severe mental illness tied to higher rates of substance use

January 3, 2014
New NIH study shows that certain protective factors do not exist in those with severe mental illness

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

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