Despite decline, smoking cessation efforts still critical for people with substance use or other psychiatric disorders

Screening for substance use disorder in teens may predict adult prescription drug use and misuse and prevent overdose

NIH-supported research highlights growing, dangerous trend, particularly for people new to drug use

Better characterizing clinical features of self-injury is critical to provide support and effective treatments

Often fatal, endocarditis remains a dangerous but largely unknown health threat for people who inject drugs

Often fatal, endocarditis remains a dangerous but largely unknown health threat for people who inject drugs

Study emphasizes the importance of screening for suicidality and providing treatment to people with mental illnesses and substance use disorders

NIH-supported study also found girls were at higher risk for stress, anxiety, and depression than boys

Data from the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network (JCOIN) support providing this treatment in justice settings

Results from the 2021 Monitoring the Future Survey report substance use behaviors and related attitudes among adolescents in the U.S.

Leaders from across the NIH will brief reporters about on research efforts related to COVID-19 and SARS-CoV-2

By changing the activity of this circuit, researchers restored levels of motivation in a pre-clinical model of pain tested in rodents

NIH study highlights the need to expand buprenorphine-based treatment while monitoring and reducing misuse

Co-occurring health disorders appear to contribute to increased risk, NIH study suggests

Patterns of methamphetamine use have become riskier, diversified across U.S. population

NIH-supported study underscores the need for racially inclusive approach to address the opioid crisis in hard-hit areas

Annual NIH-supported study reports changing substance use trends among college students and college-aged adults

Directors highlight research results from NIH-funded science and community partnerships

Adolescents experiencing stress, mental health issues, and hardship most likely to use substances

Addressing the impact of caregiver deaths critical for pediatric mental health, authors note

Appropriate terminology can improve how people with these conditions are treated in health care settings and society

Study finds treatment is safe and well tolerated in people with opioid use disorder experiencing withdrawal symptoms

Marijuana use and drinking did not significantly change during the COVID-19 pandemic, despite record decreases in the substances’ perceived…

NIH study suggests a link between cannabis use and higher levels of suicidal ideation, plan, and attempt

Trial underway to determine whether mobile clinics can help improve health outcomes for people with opioid use disorder

NIH leaders emphasize the importance of patient voices in addiction medication development

Study adds to a growing body of evidence that prenatal exposure to cannabis may be associated with poor birth outcomes

NIH analysis measures the prevalence of nine substance use disorders after first substance use or misuse in young people

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

Expert report cites unequal progress in Southern U.S. and among marginalized groups

NIH-supported study finds biggest increase among American Indians and Alaska Natives

Combination medication may be effective in treating adults with methamphetamine use disorder

NIH-supported pilot study found team-based approach may improve buprenorphine care

Los hallazgos indican que los niveles de vapeo de nicotina y marihuana no aumentaron desde 2019 hasta principios de 2020, aunque siguen siendo altos.

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

NIH-funded research from ABCD Study finds association despite household income.

COVID-19 brings challenges, learning opportunities

Finding from ABCD Study elucidates neural mechanisms that may underlie early weight gain

Increases are among the largest in history of national study