Nora's Blog NIDA supports research on novel approaches for smoking cessation June 2, 2023 | Addiction to nicotine in tobacco remains the most deadly substance use disorder
Nora's Blog Still Reaching: The Syndemics that Complicate and Characterize How Drugs and HIV Intersect in People’s Lives | En español May 30, 2023 | Meeting people where they are to provide harm reduction & healthcare without stigma
News Release Young men at highest risk of schizophrenia linked with cannabis use disorder | En español May 4, 2023 | NIH study highlights the need to proactively screen for, prevent, and treat cannabis use disorder among young people
News Release Anti-poverty programs may help reduce disparities in brain development and mental health symptoms in children | En español May 2, 2023 | Study identifies potential of support programs to decrease health impacts of socioeconomic inequities
Nora's Blog Social Determinants of Health Can’t Be Extricated from Addiction Science April 27, 2023 | Treatment isn’t just about the delivery of medications or interventions that work in ideal laboratory conditions
News Release School prevalence of stimulant therapy for ADHD associated with higher rates of prescription stimulant misuse among teens | En español April 18, 2023 | NIH study signals importance of monitoring and screening for prescription stimulant misuse in schools
Nora's Blog Is It Too Soon To Start Talking about a Cure for Addiction? April 13, 2023 | Novel technologies provide great hope for the millions of people with addictions
Nora's Blog Creating Sustainable Homes for Prevention Services April 12, 2023 | The science of prevention should tackle strategies that address paying for and delivering prevention services
News Release Buprenorphine initiation in the ER found safe and effective for individuals with OUD who use fentanyl | En español March 30, 2023 | Multi-site NIH study reinforces importance of continued, uninterrupted access to addiction medication
News Release Increased Telehealth Services, OUD Medications During COVID-19 Associated with Reduced Fatal Overdose Risk March 29, 2023 | Study findings support the continuation of providing telehealth services for opioid use disorder and its related care
News Release New NIH study reveals shared genetic markers underlying substance use disorders | En español March 22, 2023 | Breakthrough findings could lead to more effective prevention and treatment strategies for multiple SUDs
News Release Long-acting antiretroviral therapy suppresses HIV among people with unstable housing, mental illnesses, substance use | En español February 21, 2023 | NIH-supported study demonstrates injectable ART may improve outcomes in underserved patients
Nora's Blog Pregnant People With Substance Use Disorders Need Treatment, Not Criminalization February 15, 2023 | Pregnant people and new parents can have active substance use disorders. They need support, not criminalization.
News Release Overdose deaths involving buprenorphine did not proportionally increase with new flexibilities in prescribing | En español January 20, 2023 | Federal study findings help understand effects of expanding access to treatment for opioid use disorder
News Release NIH launches harm reduction research network to prevent overdose fatalities | En español December 16, 2022 | Scientists will test community-based approaches to prevent drug overdoses, curb high death rates
Nora's Blog NIH Invests in a New Harm Reduction Research Network | En español December 16, 2022 | Enabling people to access treatment is critical, but first people need to survive long enough to have that choice
News Release Most reported substance use among adolescents held steady in 2022 | En español December 15, 2022 | The 2022 Monitoring the Future Survey reports substance use behaviors & related attitudes among adolescents in the U.S.
News Release Endocarditis in patients with cocaine or opioid use disorder markedly increased between 2011 and 2022 | En español December 13, 2022 | Steep, recent increase indicates COVID-19 associated with higher risk of endocarditis, NIH-supported study finds
Nora's Blog To Save Lives, We Must Dismantle Stigma at the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use November 28, 2022 | For World AIDS Day, NIDA remembers those lost to HIV, takes stock of advances, and maps the way forward
News Release Video gaming may be associated with better cognitive performance in children | En español October 24, 2022 | Additional research necessary to parse potential benefits and harms of video games on the developing brain
Nora's Blog Supporting Needed Research on Recovery September 28, 2022 | When people enter treatment for a substance use disorder, it should be with the knowledge that recovery is achievable
Nora's Blog Addiction often goes hand-in-hand with other mental illnesses. Both must be addressed. September 27, 2022 | Too often, a critical element is overlooked: co-occurring mental health conditions
Nora's Blog NIDA Releases Its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan September 21, 2022 | Plan reflects our commitment to advancing all aspects of addiction science in the service of improving public health
News Release Heart medication shows potential as treatment for alcohol use disorder | En español September 20, 2022 | Spironolactone may play a role in reducing alcohol drinking
News Release Prenatal cannabis exposure associated with mental disorders in children that persist into early adolescence September 12, 2022 | Results add to scientific evidence of negative health effects of cannabis use during pregnancy
News Release Increased Use of Telehealth for OUD Services During COVID-19 Pandemic Associated with Reduced Risk of Overdose | En español August 31, 2022 | Study findings support value of expanding use of telehealth services for opioid use disorder-related care
Nora's Blog Five Areas Where “More Research” Isn’t Needed to Curb the Overdose Crisis | En español August 31, 2022 | Addiction and overdose continue to claim lives and fray communities, science is an essential part of the solution.
News Release Marijuana and hallucinogen use among young adults reached all time-high in 2021 | En español August 22, 2022 | NIH-supported study also found past-month vaping levels rebound after early pandemic drop.
News Release Percentage of overdose deaths involving methadone declined between January 2019 and August 2021 | En español July 13, 2022 | National data indicate COVID-era treatment expansion was not associated with harms
Nora's Blog Tackling Complex Scientific Questions Requires a Team Approach | En español July 13, 2022 | The professional diversity reflects the increased complexity of questions science is called upon to answer