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

Odds of quitting smoking affected by genetics

May 30, 2012
NIH-funded research shows genetics can predict success of smoking cessation and need for medications

NIH selects 11 Centers of Excellence in Pain Education

May 21, 2012
NIH Pain Consortium partners with selected health professional schools

Optogenetics project takes top NIDA Addiction Science Award

May 18, 2012
Connecticut teen’s exploration of the prefrontal cortex impresses NIH judges

Study provides clues for designing new anti-addiction medications

March 21, 2012
NIH-funded research shows 3D model of activity on key receptor

NIDA creates easy-to-read website on drug abuse

February 21, 2012
New site for adults with limited literacy skills, with audio versions of each page

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