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Huntington: Kevin Holmes Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Firearm
Huntington: Kevin Holmes Pleads Guilty to Possessing a Firearm HUNTINGTON, W.V (STL.News) United States Attorney Mike Stuart today announced that Kevin Holmes, Jr., 31, of…
Pennsylvania: Todd H. Lahr Sentenced for Role in Ponzi Scheme
Pennsylvania Attorney, Todd H. Lahr Sentenced for Role in $2.7 Million Ponzi Scheme (STL.News) An Allentown, Pennsylvania, attorney was sentenced today to 78 months in…
Little Rock: Robert Shiflet Pleads Guilty to Transporting Minors for Sexual Activity
Former Youth Pastor, Robert Shiflet Pleads Guilty to Transporting Minors for Sexual Activity LITTLE ROCK (STL.News) A former Little Rock youth pastor pleaded guilty today…
Bay Area: Tien Van Phan Pleads Guilty to Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy
Bay Area Man, Tien Van Phan Pleads Guilty to Central Valley-Based Marijuana Trafficking Conspiracy FRESNO, CA (STL.News) Tien Van Phan, 56, of the San Jose…
San Francisco: Harlan Kelly Charged For Taking Bribes In Public Bidding Process
General Manager Of San Francisco Public Utilities Commission, Harlan Kelly Charged With Honest Services Wire Fraud For Taking Bribes In Public Bidding Process Bribes Included…
Chipotle Tests Smoked Brisket In Select Markets
The new protein option is now available in Cincinnati and Sacramento for a limited time Newport Beach, CA (RestaurantNews.com) Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) today…
Give the Gift of TooJay’s Deli this Holiday Season
Receive a $5 bonus card for future use with every $25 in gift cards West Palm Beach, FL (RestaurantNews.com) Oh, what fun it is to…
Intervention increases use of Medication for both HIV/AIDS and Substance Use Disorders
A vanguard study with people who inject drugs provides evidence that a specific flexible, scalable intervention increases reported use of both antiretroviral therapy for HIV/AIDS…
AOUD Treatment in Primary Care Settings—Is it Feasible?
Treatment for alcohol and opioid use disorders (AOUD) is feasible in primary care settings, but ongoing funding to support organizational capacity is critical for sustaining…
Part 1: Immunotherapies—A New Tool To Treat Methamphetamine Addiction?
Researchers have created a monoclonal antibody (mAb) that is intended to interact with methamphetamine and decrease its ability to enter the brain. Source link
Coaxing the brain to pay attention to healthier choices
Neuroscience research from NIDA’s Intramural Research Program suggests that cortical mechanisms, especially in the orbitofrontal cortex, are likely involved in attentional bias to cocaine associated…
Part 2: Immunotherapies—A New Tool To Treat Methamphetamine Addiction?
Researchers move their monoclonal antibody (mAb) into clinical trials to see if it can be an effective treatment for methamphetamine use. Source link
Many teens who overdose on opioids do not get effective follow-up
An analysis of Medicaid records shows that less than one-third of youths treated for a nonfatal opioid overdose received timely follow-up treatment, and only 1…
Antiretroviral Therapy Combined With CRISPR Gene Editing Can Eliminate HIV Infection in Mice
This study found that HIV-1 could be eliminated in mice using a combination of two antiviral technologies—long-acting viral reservoir—targeted antiretroviral therapy and CRISPR/Cas-9 gene editing….
Babies exposed to HCV not adequately tested
NIDA-funded science has found that HCV exposed infants might not be commonly or adequately tested. Source link
NIDA scientists: Blocking adenosine receptors should counteract adverse effects of cannabinoids
Computational modeling by NIDA scientists suggests the possible use of adenosine A2A receptor antagonists to counteract the adverse effects of cannabinoids. Source link
Study highlights effectiveness of methadone and buprenorphine
In a comparative effectiveness study of 6 approaches to treatment for opioid use disorders, only treatment with buprenorphine or methadone was associated with reduced risk…
E-Cigarette Characteristics May Influence Use and Are Potential Targets for Regulatory Policy
People’s decisions to use e-cigarettes, as well as perceptions about associated risks, are influenced by the e-cigarettes’ nicotine levels and available flavors. The influence of…
Serotonin Receptor Agonist Lorcaserin Reduces Relapse to Drug Use in Monkeys
The serotonin 2C receptor agonist lorcaserin reduced reinstatement of drug-seeking behavior in response to heroin or cocaine in a nonhuman primate model of relapse. Source…
COVID-19 is an Emerging, Rapidly Evolving Situation
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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® celebrates 10 years
NDAFW is an annual, week-long observance in which local educational events link teens with science-based facts about drugs and alcohol through live and online activities…
New biological clues linking social connectedness to reduced drug craving and relapse
This rodent study offers the first mechanistic explanation for the protective effect of social interaction related to incubation of craving, showing for the first time…
Stronger Brain Circuit Connectivity May Predict Nicotine Dependence Severity
The degree of connectivity of a neuronal network in the rat brain before nicotine exposure can help predict nicotine dependence severity after nicotine exposure as…
Dopamine Neurons Signal Rich Information About Unexpected Events
In this study, both rats and humans learned to predict differently flavored rewards in parallel choice tasks, showing that dopamine neurons are carrying much more…
Stigma and addiction addressed in New England Journal of Medicine
In a perspective released today in The New England Journal of Medicine, NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow addresses how stigma against people who use drugs can sabotage…