December 2019 |
A plain-language summary about cannabis, how people use it, its effects on the brain and overall health, and treatment options for misuse.
June 2020 |
Looks at the challenges with substance use disorders (SUDs) among people in the criminal justice system, and why treatment and follow up is important for inmates.
December 2019 |
Provides basic facts about drugged driving, including statistics, trends, and teen prevalence, and explains why drugged driving is hazardous, particularly as it relates to marijuana.
December 2017 |
A plain-language research summary that describes how popular over-the-counter medications are misused and provides information on why this can be dangerous.
July 2020 |
Provides information about the scope of substance use in older adults, the risk factors for substance use disorders in older adults, and the current statistical trends of substance use among...
June 2018 |
Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of prevention.
January 2020 |
A plain-language research summary that describes how e-cigarettes work, how safe they are compared to traditional cigarettes, and if they can help with smoking cessation.