2012
White House Drug Policy Office and National Institute on Drug Abuse Unveil New Training Materials to Combat National Prescription Drug Abuse Epidemic (October 1)
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 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.
NIDA/ONDCP to launch online physician training tools (September 27)
New CME modules will provide healthcare providers guidance on how to manage pain in their patients while reducing the likelihood of addiction.
New CME modules will provide healthcare providers guidance on how to manage pain in their patients while reducing the likelihood of addiction.
New dates. National Drug Facts Week begins Jan. 28, 2013 (August 8)
Observance provides teens with information on the science about drug abuse.
Observance provides teens with information on the science about drug abuse.
Combined medication shows promise for treating cocaine addiction (August 8)
Science Spotlight.
Science Spotlight.
NIDA supports development of combined anti-heroin and HIV vaccine (July 25)
Innovative dual-vaccine proposal wins 2012 Avant-Garde Award for Medications Development.
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)
Innovative research will study how to prevent transmission among the newly infected and identify genetic influences in disease progression.
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)
NIH-funded research shows genetics can predict success of smoking cessation and need for medications.
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)
NIH Pain Consortium partners with selected health professional schools.
NIH Pain Consortium partners with selected health professional schools.
Optogenetics project takes top NIDA Addiction Science Award (May 18)
Connecticut teen’s exploration of the prefrontal cortex impresses NIH judges.
Connecticut teen’s exploration of the prefrontal cortex impresses NIH judges.
Blending conference translates substance abuse research into practice (April 16)
NIDA program promotes knowledge exchange between addiction researchers and healthcare providers.
NIDA program promotes knowledge exchange between addiction researchers and healthcare providers.
Study provides clues for designing new anti-addiction medications (March 21)
NIH-funded research shows 3D model of activity on key receptor.
NIH-funded research shows 3D model of activity on key receptor.
National Inhalant Prevention Coalition to highlight dangers of helium (March 12)
NIDA’s David Shurtleff will speak on inhalant abuse.
NIDA’s David Shurtleff will speak on inhalant abuse.
NIDA creates easy-to-read website on drug abuse (February 21)
New site for adults with limited literacy skills, with audio versions of each page.
New site for adults with limited literacy skills, with audio versions of each page.
New NIDA resource helps families navigate addiction treatment options (January 17)
Consumer-friendly publication will guide those struggling with addiction.
Consumer-friendly publication will guide those struggling with addiction.
2011
Cigarette and alcohol use at historic low among teens (December 14)
But NIDA's 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey also shows continued high levels of abuse of alternate tobacco products, marijuana and prescription drugs.
But NIDA's 2011 Monitoring the Future Survey also shows continued high levels of abuse of alternate tobacco products, marijuana and prescription drugs.
Painkiller Abuse Treated by Sustained Buprenorphine/Naloxone (November 8)
NIH announces results from first large scale study on treatment of prescription opioid addiction.
NIH announces results from first large scale study on treatment of prescription opioid addiction.
Teen musicians in drug treatment win 2012 GRAMMY® experience (November 7)
NIH, MusiCares® and GRAMMY Foundation® hail teen artists during National Drug Facts Week.
NIH, MusiCares® and GRAMMY Foundation® hail teen artists during National Drug Facts Week.
NIH study examines nicotine as a gateway drug (November 2)
NIDA-funded research in mice shows that nicotine primes the brain to enhance cocaine’s effects.
NIDA-funded research in mice shows that nicotine primes the brain to enhance cocaine’s effects.
FDA and NIH announce joint study on tobacco use and risk perceptions (October 6)
Landmark collaboration is the first since the passing of the 2009 Tobacco Control Act.
Landmark collaboration is the first since the passing of the 2009 Tobacco Control Act.
NIH to fund development of K-12 neuroscience education programs (September 27)
Selected grantees will use neuroscience to engage young people in science.
Selected grantees will use neuroscience to engage young people in science.
NIDA Avant-Garde-Medications Development Award winners announced (September 20)
Grants support novel approaches for treating methamphetamine and nicotine addiction.
Grants support novel approaches for treating methamphetamine and nicotine addiction.
HIV/AIDS researcher David Ho wins NIDA's 2011 Avant-Garde Award (August 26)
Ho plans to develop a revolutionary, long-acting HIV therapy to improve adherence to treatment.
Ho plans to develop a revolutionary, long-acting HIV therapy to improve adherence to treatment.
Second annual National Drug Facts Week begins Oct. 31st (August 22)
Awareness week for teens promotes scientific facts about drugs.
Awareness week for teens promotes scientific facts about drugs.
Scientists show how gene variant linked to ADHD could operate (August 16)
NIH study in mice shows a potential new target for the treatment of ADHD.
NIH study in mice shows a potential new target for the treatment of ADHD.
Moderate levels of secondhand smoke deliver nicotine to the brain (July 2)
NIH-funded study shows how secondhand smoke may increase vulnerability to nicotine addiction.
NIH-funded study shows how secondhand smoke may increase vulnerability to nicotine addiction.
Potential new target for smoking cessation without weight gain (June 9)
NIH-funded study identifies brain pathway in rodents that could be target of new treatments for smoking and weight control.
NIH-funded study identifies brain pathway in rodents that could be target of new treatments for smoking and weight control.
Altruistic decision making focus of NIDA's Addiction Science Award (May 13)
New York high school senior looks at the behavioral economics of intergenerational preferences.
New York high school senior looks at the behavioral economics of intergenerational preferences.
NIH, MusiCares®, GRAMMY Foundation® announce 2011 Teen contest (May 9)
Original music and music video competition part of National Drug Facts Week.
Original music and music video competition part of National Drug Facts Week.
NIDA Raises the Curtain on Addiction (April 18)
"Addiction Performance Project" premiers for clinicians.
"Addiction Performance Project" premiers for clinicians.
New Warm Line Helps Clinicians Tackle Patients' Substance Abuse (April 8)
NIH and ASAM launch new screening resources.
NIH and ASAM launch new screening resources.
Actress Blythe Danner Raises the Curtain on Addiction (April 8)
NIDA's "Addiction Performance Project" for docs to launch in D.C. April 16th.
NIDA's "Addiction Performance Project" for docs to launch in D.C. April 16th.
Analysis of opioid prescription practices finds areas of concern (April 5)
NIH report could lead to improved strategies for pain management.
NIH report could lead to improved strategies for pain management.
NIH-funded study uses new technology to peek deep into the brain (January 18)
Time-lapse technique can show cellular changes related to problems like addiction and brain tumors.
Time-lapse technique can show cellular changes related to problems like addiction and brain tumors.
2010
Teen marijuana use increases, especially among eighth-graders (December 14)
NIDA's Monitoring the Future Survey shows increases in Ecstasy use and continued high levels of prescription drug abuse.
NIDA's Monitoring the Future Survey shows increases in Ecstasy use and continued high levels of prescription drug abuse.
Buprenorphine treatment in pregnancy: less distress to babies (December 9)
NIH study compares buprenorphine to methadone in opioid addicted pregnant women.
NIH study compares buprenorphine to methadone in opioid addicted pregnant women.
Teen musicians win GRAMMY® experience for songs about drug abuse (November 10)
NIH collaborates with MusiCares® and the GRAMMY Foundation® to honor teen musicians during National Drug Facts Week.
NIH collaborates with MusiCares® and the GRAMMY Foundation® to honor teen musicians during National Drug Facts Week.
Unprecedented effort to seek, test, and treat inmates with HIV (September 23)
NIH research to improve public health with focus on prison and jail systems across the United States.
NIH research to improve public health with focus on prison and jail systems across the United States.
First NIDA Avant-Garde Awards for Medications Development Research (September 21)
Awards support novel approaches for treating tobacco and cocaine addiction.
Awards support novel approaches for treating tobacco and cocaine addiction.
Latent HIV infection focus of NIDA's 2010 Avant-Garde Award (September 13)
Selected awardee studies the mechanisms of latent HIV infection to develop counter measures aimed at eliminating the virus.
Selected awardee studies the mechanisms of latent HIV infection to develop counter measures aimed at eliminating the virus.
Studies on Combat Related Substance Use and Abuse to be Funded by NIH and VA (August 26)
Innovative federal partnership should yield important findings about returning military personnel.
Innovative federal partnership should yield important findings about returning military personnel.
NIDA and Federal Partners to Launch National Drug Facts Week (August 16)
November Awareness Week Promotes Scientific Facts about Drugs for Teens.
November Awareness Week Promotes Scientific Facts about Drugs for Teens.
In NIH-Funded Study, Researchers Uncover Early Step in the Cascade of Brain Events Leading up to Addiction (August 15)
Findings represent additional clues to help predict vulnerability to drug abuse.
Findings represent additional clues to help predict vulnerability to drug abuse.
HIV/AIDS Treatment Curbs Spread of HIV Among Drug Users, According to NIH Supported Study (July 18)
Increased Use of Treatment Leads to Reduction in New Diagnoses.
Increased Use of Treatment Leads to Reduction in New Diagnoses.
NIH, MusiCares and the GRAMMY Foundation announce teen music contest (July 10)
Original music and music video competition part of National Drug Facts Week.
Original music and music video competition part of National Drug Facts Week.
NIH-Supported Finding on Cocaine Addiction: Tiny Molecule, Big Promise (July 7)
Discovery could lead to better ways of predicting drug abuse risk and treating addictions.
Discovery could lead to better ways of predicting drug abuse risk and treating addictions.
Neurobiological Circuits of Addiction: Significance for Psychiatric Practice (May 20)
Special Research Track at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Conference.
Special Research Track at the American Psychiatric Association's Annual Conference.
Computer Modeling to Identify New Medications for Nicotine Addiction Wins First Place NIDA Addiction Science Award at 2010 Intel ISEF (May 14)
Brain Training and Class Cutting Also Award-Winning Topics.
Brain Training and Class Cutting Also Award-Winning Topics.
From Theory into Practice: NIDA's Blending Conference Highlights the Latest in Drug Abuse Treatment (April 15)
Translation Event Brings Researchers and Addiction Specialists Together.
Translation Event Brings Researchers and Addiction Specialists Together.
NIDA Blending Conference Launches New Training Approach for Young Adults Addicted to Opioids (April 15)
Two-day Forum Translates Research Findings into Clinical Practice.
Two-day Forum Translates Research Findings into Clinical Practice.
Common Mechanisms of Drug Abuse and Obesity (March 28)
Research Suggests Food Availability Could Prompt Addiction.
Research Suggests Food Availability Could Prompt Addiction.
Impulsive-Antisocial Personality Traits Linked to a Hypersensitive Brain Reward System (March 15)
New Study Sheds Light on a Neurochemical Vulnerability that Could Contribute to Psychopathic Behaviors.
New Study Sheds Light on a Neurochemical Vulnerability that Could Contribute to Psychopathic Behaviors.
NIDA Researchers Discover A New Mechanism Underlying Cocaine Addiction (January 7)
Study Offers Promise for Medication Development.
Study Offers Promise for Medication Development.
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