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Percentage of overdose deaths involving methadone declined between January 2019 and August 2021
National data indicate COVID-era treatment expansion was not associated with harms
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NIH scientists identify new brain mechanism involved in impulsive cocaine-seeking in rats
Muscarinic acetylcholine M2 receptors regulate lateral habenula neuron activity and control cocaine seeking behavior
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Tobacco smoking rates are decreasing in people with major depression and substance use disorder
Despite decline, smoking cessation efforts still critical for people with substance use or other psychiatric disorders
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Drug use severity in adolescence affects substance use disorder risk in adulthood
Screening for substance use disorder in teens may predict adult prescription drug use and misuse and prevent overdose
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Law enforcement seizures of pills containing fentanyl increased dramatically between 2018-2021
NIH-supported research highlights growing, dangerous trend, particularly for people new to drug use
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NIH analysis of Reddit forum suggests experience of non-suicidal self-harm shares characteristics with addiction
Better characterizing clinical features of self-injury is critical to provide support and effective treatments
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15th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health
Walter E. Washington Convention Center, Washington, DC
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NIDA in the News
Vaping may open the door to cannabis use in teens
MedPage Today, By James Lopilato
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Top federal drug agency details plan to award one new marijuana supplier contract for research purposes
Marijuana Moment, By Kyle Jaeger
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Relaxed methadone rules appear safe, researchers find
Associated Press, By Carla K. Johnson
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NIDA deputy director discusses root causes of the misuse of everyday medication
Newsy, By Larissa Scott
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