national institute on drug abuse

Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?

Are the Feds Hoarding Pot?

Filed under: treatments for crack addiction

The federal National Institute on Drug Abuse, long perceived as blocking research on marijuana's medical uses, may be cracking its doors open a bit. The institute is funding a University of California at Davis study on whether vaporized … NIDA's Web … Read more on Daily Beast

 

Feds to weigh clemency for nonviolent inmates

Filed under: treatments for crack addiction

Legislature Argues DCF Budget After Child Deaths

Legislature argues DCF budget after child deaths

Filed under: drug abuse articles

MIAMI (AP) — In the wake of dozens of child abuse-related deaths, Florida lawmakers are considering a bill that would add 400 new child protective investigators. Critics, however, worry the bill overlooks funding to treat mental health and substance … Read more on Daytona Beach News-Journal

 


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Worcester doc on pot study: The risks are inescapable

Filed under: drug abuse articles

Workcited????????????????????

Question by Sora S: Workcited????????????????????
How would you find work cited for this website???
>http://www.drugabuse.gov/Infofacts/marijuana.html
helpppp… i gots no cluee

Best answer:

Answer by apple_addict
“InfoFacts – Marijuana.” National Institute on Drug Abuse – The Science of Drug Abuse and Addiction. 08 Jan. 2009 .

I got this citation off of:

www.easybib.com

There is a hanging indent at the beginning and for some reason it wouldn’t copy into the answer box, but anyways, here’s the citation.

Add your own answer in the comments!

 

Teen substance abuse is the new 'normal,' school counselor says

Lawmakers Host Drug Abuse Listening Session

Lawmakers host drug abuse listening session

Filed under: the drug abuse

Law enforcement, leaders, healthcare professionals and educators from across the region gathered in Webster to talk to state senators about drug addiction. "We've got to get to people young," said Charette. "We've got to convince them that this isn't a … Read more on NECN

 


National Drug Facts Week: Do You Have Questions? Teens Do. – Promotional Video: Youth from Montgomery County, Maryland’s TEENWORKS summer program ask questions of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) scientists….

 

Ohio to Require Reporting of Drugaddicted Babies

Ohio to require reporting of drugaddicted babies

Filed under: drug abuse and addiction

Jones said officials hope to use the information to help measure opiate and illegal drug abuse across the state and better target resources to help women and babies struggling from addiction. Copyright 2014 The_Associated_Press. All rights reserved. Read more on Centre Daily Times

 


2013 ISEF Addiction Science Award Winners Visit NIDA – Winners of the 2013 ISEF Addiction Science Award visited the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in North Bethesda, Maryland. The awards are coordinated …

 

Dr Blum Discusses Oral Cancer


Dr Blum discusses Oral Cancer – Q: Can you go into some detail about what oral cancer is, the causes, and how to prevent it? Dr. Blum: Unfortunately, oral cancer is, rather a prevalent canc…

 

Mum of child allegedly abused by Daniel Morcombe's killer Cowan, told

Filed under: history of drug abuse

But the mum, who did not know at the time that Cowan had a monstrous history as a sex offender, was allegedly advised that a complaint would be fruitless and the incident was not reported to police. The revelation has raised new questions about whether … Read more on Courier Mail

Effects of Drug Abuse!!!


Effects of Drug Abuse!!! – This video was uploaded from an Android phone.

 

Stroke Risk Increases With Cocaine Use!

Filed under: the effects of drug abuse

Some of the short-term physiological effects that occur from cocaine use include dilated pupils, increased body temperature, heart rate changes, and blood high pressure according to NIDA (The National Institute on Drug Abuse). Furthermore, the drug … Read more on Guardian Liberty Voice

 

It's difficult to measure drug abuse

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NIDA Releases Resources for Treatment of Teens With Substanceuse Disorders

NIDA releases resources for treatment of teens with substanceuse disorders

Filed under: drug abuse resources

As part of National Drug Facts Week, the National Institute on Drug Abuse released online treatment resources for health care professionals and parents whom interact with teens with substance-use disorders. According to the National Survey on Drug Use … Read more on Healio

 

What Teens Need to Know About Prescription Drug Abuse

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Alcohol & Drug Rehab Chicago Launches Effort to Reduce Statistics on

Alcohol & Drug Rehab Chicago Launches Effort to Reduce Statistics on

Filed under: drug abuse statistics

According to statistics from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 7.6 percent of 12th-graders used Adderall, 7.6 percent used Vicodin, 5.3 percent used tranquilizers, 4.8 percent used Hallucinogens, 4.5 percent used Sedatives, and 4.3 percent used … Read more on Virtual-Strategy Magazine (press release)

 

Philip Seymour Hoffman Death Could Point to RX Drug Abuse Link to Heroin

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Data on Teenage Drug Abuse?

Question by Cembo: Data on teenage drug abuse?
I’m looking for data on teenage drug abuse. I was hoping there are some links i can use.
Thanks you 🙂

Best answer:

Answer by Model Pilot
Here are some…you can get other years by searching “teen drug use statistics”

High School and Youth Trends | National Institute on Drug Abuse
Illicit Drug Use Illicit drug use among teenagers has been rising, … Past-year inhalant use by younger teens dropped significantly between 2010 and 2011, …
www.drugabuse.gov/publications/drugfacts/high-school