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SRI International Awarded NIDA Contract to Study New Treatment Therapies for

SRI International awarded NIDA contract to study new treatment therapies for
SRI International has been awarded a five-year contract valued up to $ 9.75 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to conduct preclinical safety studies of potential new medications to treat substance abuse. SRI researchers will… Continue reading

Experts Warn Parents About New Drugs Nicknamed ‘Molly’ and ‘Krokodil’

Experts warn parents about new drugs nicknamed ‘molly’ and ‘krokodil’
New drugs and drug use trends often come on the scene rapidly. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG) is a network of researchers in major metropolitan areas and some states across the United States… Continue reading

In 10 – 15 Lines Critically Discuss 5 Ways in Which Substance Abuse Impacts on the Community?

Question by Matshidi: In 10 – 15 lines critically discuss 5 ways in which substance abuse impacts on the community?
Under the heading “SUBSTANCE ABUSE”

Best answer:

Answer by Indiana Frenchman
choose as you may; the web page (below) presents: Community Impact of Drug Abuse

Family Stress
Alcohol and drug… Continue reading

1 in 7 College Students Abuse 'Smart Drugs' to Improve Concentration, Grades

1 In 7 College Students Abuse 'Smart Drugs' To Improve Concentration, Grades
These two stimulants are often prescribed to treat individuals with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), with the purpose of inducing a calm and focused effect in patients, according to the National Institute on Drug Abuse. But for… Continue reading

Youth Drug Abuse Declines

Youth Drug Abuse Declines
PUTRAJAYA, Nov 13 (Bernama) — Drug abuse among youths (aged between 16 and 39) from January to July this year has decreased by 15.4 per cent to 3,185 compared to the corresponding period last year, said Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Rohani Abdul Karim.… Continue reading

Dr. Wilson Compton Named Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse

Dr. Wilson Compton named Deputy Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse
has been appointed the Deputy Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA,) part of the National Institutes of Health. The announcement was made today by the Institute Director, Dr. Nora Volkow. Dr. Compton has served as the… Continue reading