NIDA NOTES covers drug abuse research in the areas of treatment and prevention, epidemiology, neuroscience, behavioral science, health services, and AIDS. The publication reports on research; identifies resources; and promotes communication among clinicians, researchers, administrators, policymakers, and the public.

Volume 19, Number 6

Research Findings Topiramate Shows Promise in Cocaine Addiction A Single Cocaine "Binge" Can Establish Long-Term Cue-Induced Drug-Seeking in Rats Inhalant Abuse Disorders Tied to Cluster of Adolescent Behavior Problems Nicotine Withdrawal Linked to Disrupted Glutamate Signaling Marijuana-Related Disorders, but Not Prevalence of Use, Rise Over Past Decade Drug Abuse Treatment in Adolescents Should Address Co-Occurring Mental Health Problems Depression Elevates Suicide Risk in Substance-Abusing Adolescents Director's Column NIDA Addresses Disparities in the Impact of Drug Abuse and Addiction Bulletin Board Society for Neuroscience Honors Dr. Antonello Bonci's Research Dr. Rochelle Schwartz-Bloom Is Recognized for Science Education Contributions Tearoff Teen Drug Abuse Continues Its Three-Year Decline

Volume 19, Number 5

Research Findings Marijuana Abuse: Age of Initiation, Pleasure of Response Foreshadow Young Adult Outcomes Dopamine Enhancement Underlies a Toluene Behavioral Effect Economists Offer Program for Costing Out Drug Abuse Treatment Study Suggests Cognitive Deficits in MDMA-Only Drug Abusers MDMA May Reduce Gray Matter in Key Brain Regions Research News NIDA-Sponsored Conference Highlights Intensive Research Focus on Lipids Director's Column Confronting the Rise in Abuse of Prescription Drugs Bulletin Board Eighth Annual PRISM Awards Honor Accurate Depiction of Drug, Alcohol Issues in Film, TV, Music Advisory Council Welcomes New Members Tearoff NIDA's Latest Research Report Focuses on MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse

Volume 19, Number 4

Research Findings Long-Term Abstinence Brings Partial Recovery From Methamphetamine Damage Mood Disorders in Methamphetamine Abusers Linked to Changes in Brain Metabolism Men and Women May Process Cocaine Cues Differently Sigma Antagonists: Potential Cocaine Medications With Novel Activity Smoking Exposure In Utero Increases Risk of Later Addiction Research News CTN Update: Teamwork Develops Treatment Concept Into Study Protocol "No Wrong Door" for People with Co-Occurring Disorders Adults With Co-Occurring Depression and Substance Abuse Benefit From Treatment of Depression Director's Column Drug-Related Damage That Begins Before Birth Bulletin Board 2003 Survey Reveals Increase in Prescription Drug Abuse, Sharp Drop in Abuse of Hallucinogens Tearoff New Avenues for Sharing NIDA's Research News

Volume 19, Number 3

Research Findings Brain Glutamate Concentrations Affect Cocaine Seeking Behavioral Modification Changes the Brain's Biochemical Response to Cocaine, Curbs Relapse Caused by Stress Successful Trial Caps 25-Year Buprenorphine Development Effort Once-A-Month Medication for Heroin Addiction? Stimulant Drugs Limit Rats' Brain Response to Experience Research News Conference Provides Overview of Consequences of Prenatal Drug Exposure Experts Support CTN Dissemination Strategies Director's Column Exploring the Why's of Adolescent Drug Abuse Bulletin Board NIDA Brings "The Science of Addiction" to Times Square Leader in Drug Abuse and Addiction Research Honored Tearoff Web-Based Program Trains Practitioners To Add Prevention Messages to Wellness Programs

Volume 19, Number 2

Research Findings Novel Cannabinoid Appears Promising for Treatment of Chronic Pain Learning the Science of Drugs Helps Teens Master Biology, Chemistry Early Nicotine Initiation Increases Severity of Addiction, Vulnerability to Some Effects of Cocaine New Index Measures Self-Control, Predicts Drug Abuse Vulnerability in Adolescent Boys Animal Study Finds Effects on Behavior, Brain Chemistry of Prenatal MDMA Exposure Research News NIDA NOTES: Just a Mouseclick Away Director's Column NIDA's Brain, Behavior, Health Initiative: Multidisciplinary Exploration of the Brain Bulletin Board Comorbidity Is Common Among Youths in Juvenile Detention Tearoff NIDA's New Web Site for Teens Promotes Understanding of Drug Abuse

Volume 19, Number 1

Research Findings In Chronic Drug Abuse, Acute Dopamine Surge May Erode Resolve To Abstain Microscopic Probe Detects Changes in Brain Chemistry as They Occur Cocaine Abusers' Cognitive Deficits Compromise Treatment Outcomes Researchers Adapt HIV Risk Prevention Program for African-American Women Protocols for Standard, Motivation, and Negotiation Interventions Principles That Guide Format, Content of Interventions Smoking Decreases Key Enzyme Throughout Body Research News Keeping Up With Drug Abuse Research Is Now Even Easier Blending Research and Practice: CTN Update Instrument Wizard Works Magic With Web-Based Drug Abuse Research Tools Upcoming NIDA Science Meetings Director's Column NIDA at 30: Committed to Scientific Solutions for Drug Addiction Problems Special Supplement: Advancing the Frontiers of Drug Abuse Research: NIDA Celebrates 30 Years of Achievement Download complete supplement in PDF format, [PDF format, 920 K] A Record of Achievement Developing Effective Addiction Treatments Research and Practice Partnerships Bulletin Board NIDA, CADCA Team for Public Education Research Award Inaugurated at Neuroscience Conference Tearoff Teens' Drug Use Declines Dramatically, According to MTF Survey Results

Past Issues

Volume 18 Issues
	Volume 18, Number 6 Volume 18, Number 5 Volume 18, Number 4 Volume 18, Number 3 Volume 18, Number 2 Volume 18, Number 1
Volume 17 Issues
	Volume 17, Number 6 Volume 17, Number 5 Volume 17, Number 4 Volume 17, Number 3 Volume 17, Number 2 Volume 17, Number 1
Volume 16 Issues
	Volume 16, Number 6 Volume 16, Number 5 Volume 16, Number 4 Volume 16, Number 3 Volume 16, Number 2 Volume 16, Number 1
Volume 15 Issues
	Volume 15, Number 6 Volume 15, Number 5 Volume 15, Number 4 Volume 15, Number 3 Volume 15, Number 2 Volume 15, Number 1
Volume 14 Issues
	Volume 14, Number 6 Volume 14, Number 5 Volume 14, Number 4 Volume 14, Number 3 Volume 14, Number 2 Volume 14, Number 1
Volume 13 Issues
	Volume 13, Number 6 Volume 13, Number 5 Volume 13, Number 4 Volume 13, Number 3 Volume 13, Number 2 Volume 13, Number 1
Volume 12 Issues
	Volume 12, Number 6; November/December 1997 Volume 12, Number 5; September/October 1997 Volume 12, Number 4; July/August 1997 Volume 12, Number 3; May/June 1997 Volume 12, Number 2; March/April 1997 Volume 12, Number 1; January/February 1997
Volume 11 Issues
	Volume 11, Number 5; November/December 1996 - Brain Imaging Research Volume 11, Number 4; September/October 1996 Volume 11, Number 3; May/June 1996 Volume 11, Number 2; March/April 1996 Volume 11, Number 1; January/February 1996
Volume 10 Issues
	Volume 10, Number 6; November/December 1995 - Marijuana Research Volume 10, Number 5; September/October 1995 - Cocaine Research Volume 10, Number 4; July/August 1995 - Prevention Research Volume 10, Number 3; May/June 1995 - Special Report on AIDS Volume 10, Number 2; March/April 1995 - Violence and Drug Abuse Volume 10, Number 1; January/February 1995 - Women and Drug Abuse

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