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Percentage of overdose deaths involving methadone declined between January 2019 and August 2021
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National data indicate COVID-era treatment expansion was not associated with harms
NIH scientists identify new brain mechanism involved in impulsive cocaine-seeking in rats
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Muscarinic acetylcholine M2 receptors regulate lateral habenula neuron activity and control cocaine seeking behavior
Tobacco smoking rates are decreasing in people with major depression and substance use disorder
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Despite decline, smoking cessation efforts still critical for people with substance use or other psychiatric disorders
Drug use severity in adolescence affects substance use disorder risk in adulthood
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Screening for substance use disorder in teens may predict adult prescription drug use and misuse and prevent overdose
Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021
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NIH-supported research highlights growing, dangerous trend, particularly for people new to drug use
NIH analysis of Reddit forum suggests experience of non-suicidal self-harm shares characteristics with addiction
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Better characterizing clinical features of self-injury is critical to provide support and effective treatments
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NIDA in the News
Vaping may open the door to cannabis use in teens
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MedPage Today, By James Lopilato
Top federal drug agency details plan to award one new marijuana supplier contract for research purposes
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Marijuana Moment, By Kyle Jaeger
Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find
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Associated Press, By Carla K. Johnson
NIDA deputy director discusses root causes of the misuse of everyday medication
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Newsy, By Larissa Scott
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