Self-Care for Providers During Change and Stress
People working in health care recognize stress as something that can compromise the wellness of the people they serve. However, health care workers may neglect [...]
Cannabis use increases in medical marijuana states
An analysis of national survey data indicates that laws legalizing medical marijuana use are associated with increases in illicit cannabis use and cannabis use disorders among adults. The research was funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) and the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse...
Illicit cannabis use and use disorders increase in states with medical marijuana laws
An analysis of national survey data indicates that laws legalizing medical marijuana use are associated with increases in illicit cannabis use and cannabis use disorders [...]
College students at increased risk for smoking marijuana
©Shutterstock/Stephen Orsillo An analysis of national survey data indicates that students attending college are at a significantly higher risk of beginning to use marijuana than those not enrolled in college, underscoring the need for improved prevention efforts. The research, conducted by...
Systems of Care Grantees Tap Faith-Based Community Organizations to Help Young People
Young people face challenges as they approach adulthood and independence, but those who have mental health issues and economic hardship encounter additional obstacles. To support [...]
Dr. Rita Valentino to lead NIDA’s neuroscience and behavior division
Dr. Rita Valentino The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the National Institutes of Health welcomed Dr. Rita Valentino today as the Director of the NIDA Division of Neuroscience and Behavior. Dr. Valentino’s career spans 26 years of academic, research, and leadership experience in...
Transitioning from Prison to Community
Jails and prisons house significantly greater proportions of individuals with mental, substance use, and co-occurring disorders than are found in the general public. Upon release [...]
NIDA announces recipients of 2017 Avant-Garde Awards for HIV/AIDS research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced that three scientists have been selected to receive the 2017 Avant-Garde Award for HIV/AIDS Research. The winning proposals focus on a variety of novel approaches, including: improving HIV...
NIDA announces recipients of 2017 Avant-Garde Awards for HIV/AIDS research
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), part of the National Institutes of Health, today announced that three scientists have been selected to receive the [...]
New resources available for criminal justice and drug treatment counselors
The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has created several new resources for those who work within the criminal justice system and other environments where people in recovery are ready to return to their lives outside of a structured setting. The new materials include: Drugs & the Brain...