Research Reports
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Explores the latest research on cannabis, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on everyday activities, and available treatments.
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Describes the latest research findings on cocaine, exploring the scope of abuse in the U.S., its potential long- and short-term health effects, maternal cocaine use, and treatment approaches.
Common Comorbidities with Substance Use Disorders Research Report
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Introduces a report that focuses on the topic of of common physical and mental health comorbidities with substance use disorders, a research priority for NIDA.
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Offers the latest scientific information on heroin use and its consequences as well as treatment options available for those struggling with heroin addiction.
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Explores the link between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS and discusses treatment options, populations most at risk, trends in HIV/AIDS, and ways to counter these trends.
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Provides scientific research on the nature and extent of inhalant abuse, its potential health consequences, and hazards of chemicals found in commonly abused inhalants.
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Describes the science behind MDMA (ecstasy) abuse, including what it does to the brain, whether it is addictive, and the latest research regarding prevention and treatment of MDMA.
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Discusses effective medications used to treat opioid use disorders: methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
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Provides an overview of the latest scientific findings on methamphetamine, including short- and long-term health consequences, effects on pregnancy, and potential prevention and treatment options.
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Offers the latest research findings on prescription drug misuse
Prescription Opioids and Heroin Research Report
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Explores the relationship between prescription opioid abuse and heroin use, including prescription opioid use as a risk factor for heroin use, reasons why people progress from using prescription opioids to...
Substance Use in Women Research Report
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Examines women and substance use and sex and gender differences in drug addiction treatment.
Therapeutic Communities Research Report
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Describes a type of long-term residential treatment for substance use disorders called therapeutic communities, including how they treat populations with special needs and how they can be incorporated into the...
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Discusses the harmful effects of tobacco use, risks associated with pregnancy and adolescents, as well as best practices for the prevention and treatment of tobacco addiction.