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Category: Nora’s Blog

Investing in Prevention Makes Good Financial Sense

Primary prevention, including screening and intervention, is relatively inexpensive

Primary prevention, including screening and intervention, is relatively inexpensive
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on April 28, 2022Categories Nora's Blog

A Plan to Address Racism in Addiction Science

Racism is rampant in the US with effects that are pervasive and wide-ranging, including in the areas of science and health. In 2020, in response to…

Racism is rampant in the US with effects that are pervasive and wide-ranging, including in the areas of science and health. In 2020, in response to...
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on March 28, 2022Categories Nora's Blog

Making Addiction Treatment More Realistic and Pragmatic: The Perfect Should Not be the Enemy of the Good

This month saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year

This month saw drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpass an unthinkable milestone: 100,000 deaths in a year
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on January 4, 2022Categories Nora's Blog

A Year-End Message from Dr. Nora Volkow

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow offers a year-end message of hope during the holiday season

NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow offers a year-end message of hope during the holiday season
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on December 23, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

This World AIDS Day, Finding Inspiration at the Intersection of HIV and Substance Use

NIDA presents a new web video series on research, compassion, and HIV services for people who use drugs

NIDA presents a new web video series on research, compassion, and HIV services for people who use drugs
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on December 1, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Remembering Paul Bowman, Beloved Peer Recovery Coach and Advocate

Paul was a coach, advocate, and one of the leading voices for the HEALing Communities Study

Paul was a coach, advocate, and one of the leading voices for the HEALing Communities Study
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on November 29, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

To End the Drug Crisis, Bring Addiction Out of the Shadows

Dr. Nora Volkow writes about her personal experience with stigma and the need for a large-scale social intervention to change public attitudes toward…

Dr. Nora Volkow writes about her personal experience with stigma and the need for a large-scale social intervention to change public attitudes toward...
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on November 8, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Longitudinal Studies of Children Will Provide Needed Insight about the Developmental Impact of the Pandemic

The HEALthy Brain and Child Development study will answer longstanding early development questions

The HEALthy Brain and Child Development study will answer longstanding early development questions
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on October 8, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

NIDA’s HIV Research Program: A Longstanding Institute Priority Continues Under a New Name

To help combat the stigma that still attaches to HIV, we have decided to rename the AIDS Research Program to the HIV Research Program.

To help combat the stigma that still attaches to HIV, we have decided to rename the AIDS Research Program to the HIV Research Program.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on October 1, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Drug overdose deaths in 2020 were horrifying. Radical change is needed to address the drug crisis.

More people died of overdoses in the U.S. in 2020 than in any other one-year period. These data are shouting for change.

More people died of overdoses in the U.S. in 2020 than in any other one-year period. These data are shouting for change.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on August 31, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Castigar el consumo de drogas acrecienta el estigma de la adicción

Las normas de nuestra sociedad que rodean el consumo de drogas y la drogadicción continúan alimentándose de conceptos erróneos y mitos infundados

Las normas de nuestra sociedad que rodean el consumo de drogas y la drogadicción continúan alimentándose de conceptos erróneos y mitos infundados
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on August 9, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Encourage People with Substance Use Disorders to Get Vaccinated Against COVID-19

Substance use disorders (SUDs) increase a person’s risk for becoming severely ill from COVID-19, making vaccinations vital.

Substance use disorders (SUDs) increase a person’s risk for becoming severely ill from COVID-19, making vaccinations vital.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on June 11, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Establishing 5mg of THC as the Standard Unit for Research

New guidance for researchers establishes a standard THC unit of 5 milligrams.

New guidance for researchers establishes a standard THC unit of 5 milligrams.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on May 10, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Addiction Should Be Treated, Not Penalized

A public health approach to drug addiction is critical for population well-being and health equity

A public health approach to drug addiction is critical for population well-being and health equity
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on May 7, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Mourning the Loss of a Great Addiction Pioneer

Remembering Dr. Mary Jeanne Kreek, a great addiction pioneer and longtime NIDA grantee.

Remembering Dr. Mary Jeanne Kreek, a great addiction pioneer and longtime NIDA grantee.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on April 6, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

NIH and NIDA Work to End Structural Racism in Biomedical Science

NIH Director Francis Collins announces UNITE, an NIH-wide initiative to end structural racism in biomedical science

NIH Director Francis Collins announces UNITE, an NIH-wide initiative to end structural racism in biomedical science
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on March 1, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

Enhancing and maintaining a culture of inclusive excellence: The NIH FIRST Program

Inherent in the mission of NIH is that biomedical research and its application can and should benefit all people

Inherent in the mission of NIH is that biomedical research and its application can and should benefit all people
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on February 16, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

ADAPT-2 Trial Results Deliver a Breakthrough in Long Search for Methamphetamine Use Disorder Medication

A combination of bupropion and naltrexone successfully reduced methamphetamine use

A combination of bupropion and naltrexone successfully reduced methamphetamine use
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on January 13, 2021Categories Nora's Blog

As 2020 Closes, Many Questions Remain about Youth Substance Use Trends

NIDA-funded research aims to help understand teen drug use and its effects

NIDA-funded research aims to help understand teen drug use and its effects
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on December 15, 2020Categories Nora's Blog

On World AIDS Day, Celebrating Scientific Advances and Confronting the Complexities of HIV and Substance Use

We applaud the substantial strides made, while recognizing the challenges that need to be addressed.

We applaud the substantial strides made, while recognizing the challenges that need to be addressed.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on November 30, 2020Categories Nora's Blog

Rising Stimulant Deaths Show that We Face More than Just an Opioid Crisis

There is an alarming increase in deaths involving the stimulant drugs methamphetamine and cocaine.

There is an alarming increase in deaths involving the stimulant drugs methamphetamine and cocaine.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on November 12, 2020Categories Nora's Blog

New Evidence on Substance Use Disorders and COVID-19 Susceptibility

People with SUDs may be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 and its most adverse health outcomes

People with SUDs may be particularly vulnerable to COVID-19 and its most adverse health outcomes
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on October 5, 2020Categories Nora's Blog

Los desafíos únicos de la COVID-19 para las personas en recuperación

Desde marzo, se han registrado importantes aumentos en muchos tipos de consumo de drogas.

Desde marzo, se han registrado importantes aumentos en muchos tipos de consumo de drogas.
Author Syndicated Feed Provided by NIDAPosted on September 14, 2020Categories Nora's Blog

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