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

Antiretroviral Treatment During Incarceration Can Produce Optimal Viral Suppression

April 8, 2014
Science Highlight

Implementing Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) under the Affordable Care Act

April 7, 2014
Science Highlight

Novel THC Analogues Hold Promise for the Development of Safer, More Effective Cannabinoid Medications

March 26, 2014
Science Highlight

Smoking cessation associated with lower rates of mood/anxiety and alcohol use disorders

March 14, 2014
Science Highlight

Weaker brain connections tied to self-control predict cigarette cravings during nicotine withdrawal

March 13, 2014
Science Highlight

Computer-Assisted Delivery of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy: Efficacy and durability of CBT4CBT among cocaine-dependent individuals maintained on methadone

February 28, 2014
Science Highlight

Increased HAART coverage associated with a decrease in morbidity, mortality, and transmission of HIV

February 26, 2014
Science Highlight

New Study Shows Dry, Contaminated Objects May Transmit HCV for Weeks

February 24, 2014
Science Highlight

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

Medication Shows Promise for Treating Methamphetamine Addiction

January 16, 2014
Science Highlight

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

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

Voluntary Control of Brain Reward Circuitry

August 7, 2013
Science Highlight

Meditation and Smoking Reduction

August 5, 2013
Science Highlight

New Research in Mice Provides Further Evidence that Marijuana Harms the Developing Brain

July 31, 2013
Science Highlight

Cocaine Vaccine Stops Cocaine in its Tracks

June 3, 2013
Science Highlight

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

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