Picture of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, July 2011, Vol. 6, No. 1
Presents current knowledge on a variety of addiction issues, including nicotine’s affects on brain function; inhalant abuse; genetically-based research and treatment; maternal tobacco use and its effects on children; and a behavior game for young children.
Picture of Commonly Abused Drugs Card
Lists substances of abuse, including tobacco, alcohol, illicit and prescription drugs, listing their common and street names, how they are generally administered, and their potentially harmful health effects.
Picture of Prescription Drug Poster
Raises awareness of the health consequences of improper use of prescription drugs and contrasts it with the benefits of safe and proper prescription drug use.
Picture of Mentoring: A Guide for Drug Abuse Researchers, Tips for Mentors and Mentees
Discusses the importance of quality mentorship in drug abuse research and offers suggestions for creating a successful mentor and mentee relationship.
Picture of Screening for Drug Use in Medical Settings: Quick Reference Guide
Provides clinicians serving adult populations in general medical settings with the tools and procedures necessary to conduct screening, brief intervention, and/or treatment referral for patients who may have or be at risk of developing a substance use disorder.
Picture of Patient-Physician Conversation Poster (11x14)
Encourages patients to discuss any and all drug use—including prescription and over-the-counter medications—with their doctors and other health care professionals.
Picture of NIDA Research Report Series: Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Illnesses
Introduces a report that focuses on the topic of comorbid drug use disorders and other mental illnesses, a research priority for NIDA.
Picture of Community Monitoring Systems:Tracking & Improving the Well-Being of America's Children & Adolescents
Describes community systems that monitor the well-being of children and adolescents and lists recommendations that define the next steps for creating and mentoring effective community monitoring systems.
Picture of Serie de Reportes: La Metanfetamina Abuso y Adiccion Methamphetamine Abuse & Addiction Report Series
Proporciona un resumen general de los últimos descubrimientos científicos sobre la metanfetamina, incluyendo las consecuencias a la salud a corto y largo plazo, los efectos sobre el embarazo y posibles opciones de prevención y tratamiento.
Picture of Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Justice Populations - Research Based Guide
Presents research-based principles of addiction treatment that can inform drug treatment programs and services in the criminal justice setting.
Picture of Serie de Reportes: De Investigacion EL VIH/SIDA (Spanish NIDA Research Report Series: HIV/AIDS)
Explora el vínculo entre el abuso de drogas y el VIH/SIDA y analiza las opciones de tratamiento, las poblaciones de mayor riesgo y las tendencias emergentes en las infecciones por VIH/SIDA y qué hacer para contrarrestar estas tendencias.
Picture of Serie de Reportes de Investigacion: Abuso de la MDMA (Extasis) - Report Series MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse
Describe la ciencia sobre el abuso de MDMA (éxtasis), incluyendo su efecto en el cerebro, potencial adictivo, y las últimas investigaciones sobre la prevención y el tratamiento de la MDMA.
Picture of NIDA Research Report Series: MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse
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.
Picture of NIDA Research Report Series: HIV/AIDS
Explores the link between drug abuse and HIV/AIDS and discusses treatment options, populations most at risk, and trends in HIV/AIDS and what to do to counter these trends.
Picture of Serie de Reportes: Abuso de la Marihuana (NIDA Research Report Series: Marijuana)
Explora las últimas investigaciones sobre la marihuana, incluyendo el alcance del consumo de marihuana en los EE.UU., las consecuencias para la salud, sus efectos en las actividades diarias, y los tratamientos disponibles.
Picture of Como Prevenir el Uso de Drogas en los Ninos y Adolescentes (Preventing Drug Use in Children/Teens)
Presenta los principios de prevención del abuso de drogas basados en la ciencia, un resumen general de la planificación de los programas, y los primeros pasos críticos para los que aprenden acerca de la prevención.
Picture of Serie de Reportes: La Comunidad Terapeutica (NIDA Research Report Series: Therapeutic Community)
Proporciona un resumen general de las comunidades terapéuticas, como centros residenciales libres de drogas que utilizan un modelo jerárquico con etapas de tratamiento para reflejar los mayores niveles de responsabilidad personal y social.
Picture of Serie de Reportes: Alucinogenos y Drogas Disociativas (Report Series Hallucinogen/Dissociative Drugs
Ofrece los últimos resultados de las investigaciones sobre los alucinógenos y las drogas disociativas, describe lo que son, cómo se abusa de ellos, y los datos básicos sobre las diferentes drogas dentro de esta clasificación de las drogas.
Picture of NIDA Research Report Series: Marijuana
Explores the latest research on marijuana, including the scope of marijuana use in the U.S., health consequences, its effects on every-day activities, available treatments.