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Study links long-term mj use-especially when started during adolescence-w/decreased IQ & impaired cognitive function

Register now for Mini-Convention: Frontiers In Addiction Science in New Orleans on October 12th:

Today, 9/11, marks a dark day in U.S. history. We hope our research helps those struggling with the stress such challenging times create.

Teens! Check out the latest Sara Bellum Blog post "The Art of Meditation: Focusing Your Brain"

Brain imaging reveals changes when smokers focus on long-term consequences of using tobacco. Find out when:

Today is World Suicide Prevention Day! Join the effort to prevent suicide by getting the facts at

Q2: As a result of research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior:

Only 15% of people who need drug abuse treatment seek help, partly because it is difficult at first:

Want to know more about how NIDA research works? Click to learn about our Clinical Trials Network:

We recently updated our research report on inhalant abuse. Learn more about the hazards here:

We'll be there. MT : We're co-hosting a Twitter chat w/ Columbia U. on addiction/recovery this Monday at 1pm?

Our brain is hard-wired to be sensitive to rewards. NIDA's Nora Volkow

Nicotine primes the brain to the rewarding effects of other drugs.--NIDA's Nora Volkow

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