News Releases | National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

Younger age of first cannabis use or prescription drug misuse is associated with faster development of substance use disorders

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March 29, 2021 | NIH analysis measures the prevalence of nine substance use disorders after first substance use or misuse in young people

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Law enforcement seizures of methamphetamine, marijuana rose during pandemic

March 2, 2021 | Analysis of illegal drug confiscations in five key U.S. regions suggests new drug supply patterns since COVID-19

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To end HIV epidemic, we must address health disparities

February 19, 2021 | Expert report cites unequal progress in Southern U.S. and among marginalized groups

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Methamphetamine overdose deaths rise sharply nationwide

January 20, 2021 | NIH-supported study finds biggest increase among American Indians and Alaska Natives

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Combination treatment for methamphetamine use disorder shows promise in NIH study

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January 13, 2021 | Combination medication may be effective in treating adults with methamphetamine use disorder

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Physician-pharmacist collaboration may increase adherence to opioid addiction treatment

January 11, 2021 | NIH-supported pilot study found team-based approach may improve buprenorphine care

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Study: Surge of teen vaping levels off, but remains high as of early 2020

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December 15, 2020 | Annual Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey results released.

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Amy Hauck Newman appointed to lead NIDA’s Intramural Research Program

November 23, 2020 | Dr. Newman officially began her new position at the NIDA IRP on November 22, 2020.

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Neighborhood conditions associated with children’s cognitive function

November 3, 2020 | NIH-funded research from ABCD Study finds association despite household income.

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NIH study tests a comprehensive model intervention to reduce opioid overdose deaths in hard-hit communities

October 19, 2020 | COVID-19 brings challenges, learning opportunities

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NIH-funded study links adolescent brain differences to increased waist circumference

October 12, 2020 | Finding from ABCD Study elucidates neural mechanisms that may underlie early weight gain

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Vaping, marijuana use in 2019 rose in college-age adults

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September 15, 2020 | Increases are among the largest in history of national study

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Substance use disorders linked to COVID-19 susceptibility

September 14, 2020 | NIH research finds higher risk and worse outcomes for those with addiction

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NIDA launches drug education booklet series for middle school students

May 1, 2020 | The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has launched a redesigned series of booklets geared towards educating middle school students about substance use. The Mind Matters series consists of nine...

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Landmark study of adolescent brain development renews for additional seven years

April 15, 2020 | With nearly $290M of new funding for seven years to research institutions around the country, the National Institutes of Health renewed its commitment to the Adolescent Brain Cognitive Development (ABCD)...

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NIDA Director outlines potential risks to people who smoke and use drugs during COVID-19 pandemic

April 2, 2020 | The precarious intersection of the COVID-19 national health emergency and the concurrent epidemic of drug overdose deaths is outlined in the Annals of Internal Medicine this week by Dr. Nora...

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Stigma and addiction addressed in New England Journal of Medicine

April 2, 2020 | In a perspective released today in The New England Journal of Medicine, NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow addresses how stigma against people who use drugs can sabotage effective treatment.

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® celebrates 10 years

March 23, 2020 | NDAFW is an annual, week-long observance in which local educational events link teens with science-based facts about drugs and alcohol through live and online activities across the country.

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Vaping of marijuana on the rise among teens

December 18, 2019 | Findings from the 2019 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey demonstrate the appeal of vaping to teens, as seen in the increased prevalence of marijuana use as well as nicotine vaping.

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NIH-funded study finds teens prefer mint and mango vaping flavors

November 5, 2019 | A new analysis suggests that teens prefer mint and mango as their vaping flavors of choice for e-cigarettes

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Nicotine addiction linked to diabetes through a DNA-regulating gene in animal models

October 16, 2019 | Researchers have discovered a mechanism in rats that links cigarette smoking and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.

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NIDA-NIAAA 2019 Mini-Convention: Frontiers in Addiction Research

October 10, 2019 | The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), both part of the National Institutes of Health, will host a one-day mini-convention...

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Teen e-cigarette use doubles since 2017

September 18, 2019 | Data from the 2019 Monitoring the Future Survey of eighth, 10th and 12th graders show alarmingly high rates of e-cigarette use compared to just a year ago, with rates doubling...

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Marijuana use at historic highs among college-age adults

September 13, 2019 | Newly released Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey data on drug use in college-age adults ages 19-22 shows an increase in marijuana use in the past five years, including vaping with...

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Co-prescribing naloxone in Medicare Part D increases

August 6, 2019 | A study found that overall national rates for naloxone co-prescription along with any opioid among Medicare Part D patients increased from 1.5 per 1000 patients receiving opioid prescriptions in 2016...

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NIH establishes network to improve opioid addiction treatment in criminal justice settings

July 24, 2019 | The National Institutes of Health will award 12 grants to form the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) to support research on quality addiction treatment for opioid use disorder (OUD)...

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Study finds increased cannabis use during pregnancy

June 18, 2019 | Cannabis use more than doubled among pregnant women in the United States during the period 2002-2017.

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Project to deter opioid tampering wins 2019 NIDA Addiction Science Award

May 17, 2019 | A 14-year-old’s innovative approach to prevent tampering and misuse of opioid pills won a first place Addiction Science Award at the 2019 Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF)—the world’s...

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National Institute on Drug Abuse Intramural Research Program Holds Opioid Symposium

May 15, 2019 | The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Intramural Research Program will hold a one-day symposium to summarize the most recent advances in opioid research.

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Opioid Dose Variability Associated with Overdose

April 22, 2019 | A new study funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse found that high dose variability increases the odds for an opioid overdose independent of dose alone.