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According to a 🆕 @NIH -supported study, an analysis of social media language using #AI models was able to predict depression severity for white Americans, but not Black Americans. @Penn (1/2)

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Teens have questions about drugs. Help them get answers during National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® ( #NDAFW ) #NIDAteens #marijuana #vaping #tobacco #opioids #teachers

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Anyone can carry nasal naloxone and use it to help someone who has overdosed on opioids. Learn where to get it and how to recognize the signs of opioid overdose here: #NIDAscience #OpioidCrisis

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It’s not a choice. It’s not a weakness. Addiction is a brain disease. Drugs can change how the brain works, and those changes can last for a long time. #NIDAteens

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Synthetic cannabinoids are also called what? #NDAFW

Synthetic cannabinoids are also called what?

A.Bath saltsB.Medical marijuanaC.K2D.Cannabis Video Transcript:[Female announcer speaking]The answer is C.[Emily Einstein is speaking] “K2 is a synthetic can...

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@NIAAAnews Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Kash @superkash , 2019 recipient of the Jacob P. Waletsky Memorial Award for Innovative Research in Drug Addiction and Alcoholism. @NIAAAnews #sfn2019

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Daily smoking rates among teens have declined dramatically from 2 decades ago. #MTF2016

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Check out what others from around the country are doing for #NDAFW :

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#DrugFACTS : Marijuana, you can get addicted. Around 1 in 11 people who use it get addicted. http://t.co/0kfDErQCdq

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Alcohol use has declined & continued its downward trend among teens. #MTF2016

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Addiction is a brain disorder affecting nearly 20 million Americans. Support Brain Awareness Week by learning more and sharing the effects of drugs on the brain. #NIDAMED #BrainWeek

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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week starts today! Share how you SHATTER THE MYTHS!

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Some studies have suggested that medical marijuana legalization might be associated with decreased prescription opioid use and overdose deaths.

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Drs. Volkow and Koob congratulate the #SfN18 Jacob P. Waletzky Award winner Michael Bruchas, Ph.D. of @WUSTLmed whose research has led to critical discoveries related to drug addiction and alcoholism. For more information on the award:

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NEWS: NIDA is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Scientific Director, Dr. Amy Hauck Newman. Dr. Newman has served as NIDA’s IRP Acting Scientific Director for the past two years. Learn more about her remarkable career: #NIDAnews #NIDAscience

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Smoking marijuana can affect a teen’s brain chemistry – and can even go as far as to create abnormal grey matter in the brain, according to research. #NIDAscience

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When you speak about people with a substance use disorder, the words you use make a difference. #NIDAteens

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Nat’l Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® is less than 2 months away! Register your event and help empower teens with the facts about drugs and addiction.

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Teens vaping in record numbers: The 2018 Monitoring the Future (MTF) survey findings are available TODAY. The survey tracks annual drug use and attitudes among US teens. Teleconference and live tweeting at 11am EST. Follow #MTF2018 for more info.

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7.7 million adults are suffering from comorbidity, (co-occurring mental and substance use disorders). Learn how treatment barriers affect these disorders:

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Congratulations to @DrDamienFair from the @umnmedschool site of the ABCD Study®, for being recognized as one of this year’s #ROOT100 influential African Americans. @UMNews @UMN_CEHD #ABCDStudy #NIDAscience

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NIH scientists are studying 10,000 teens over 10 years to learn more about environmental, social, genetic, and other biological factors that affect brain and cognitive development. #BrainWeek

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In @Health_Affairs blog, Dr. Volkow makes the evidence-based case on how drug #criminalization disproportionately harms Black communities & exacerbates health disparities. A public health approach to #addiction is needed.

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How many drug & alcohol facts do you know? Test your knowledge with the 2016 Drug & Alcohol IQ Challenge: #NDAFW

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Many teens wonder if addiction is a choice. While it is usually a choice to try a drug for the first time, drugs change the way a person’s brain works and can quickly take control.

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Dr. Lloyd Johnston: "A real decline in alcohol & cigarette use may be contributing to the decline in those moving on to illicit drugs."

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Over 21 million Americans suffer from addiction or 1 in 7 people. We must Treat Addiction to Save Lives.

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👏 Congratulations to #NIDA 's 2023 Avenir Awardee in Genetics and Epigenetics of Substance Abuse, Dr. Megan Fox at @penn_state , for her work on "identifying multi-omic signatures of opioid use and relapse." Read more about this project:

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Addiction is a complex brain disease. Learn how it intersects with #MentalHealth . #NPW2018

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Teens are more likely to use marijuana than smoke cigarettes. #MTF2017

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Thanks to scientific research, we know addiction is a medical disorder that affects the brain and changes behavior. Learn more about the science of addiction:

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Marijuana, whether smoked or vaped, affects the developing teen brain. It dulls attention, memory, and learning skills, and is linked to problems in school:

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People addicted to drugs are about twice as likely to experience mental health disorders: The good news is that treating either problem reduces the chances that the other one will develop. #NIDAteens

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#DYK ? Nearly half of opioid-related overdose deaths involve the synthetic opioid fentanyl.

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The #ABCDstudy released 30 TB of data on brain development and child health to scientists worldwide today. That’s about 3x the size of the Library of Congress collection, with more to come over the next several years.

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National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® is here! Check out all the #NDAFW events taking place this week: #NIDATeens #NDAFW

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Help prevent #RxDrugAbuse in your community during #NDAFW . Check out our interactive PEERx videos:

Choose Your Path - BFF or the Ex?

Prescription drug use among American teens is a big problem. Choose your own path in this interactive story, and learn about the consequences of misusing pre...

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Whether it’s smoked or vaped, #marijuana can affect the developing #teen brain, just like most other #drugs . Teens can get addicted and potentially experience withdrawal symptoms. Learn more from #NIDAteens :

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#OverdoseAwarenessWeek - WATCH NOW - NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow explains what radical change to save lives from overdose means and how to achieve it. #Radical2SaveLives #IOAD2022

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#DYK ? Dopamine does not cause the feeling of euphoria (the “high”) associated with illicit drug use; instead, it reinforces the desire to use drugs by "teaching" the brain to repeat the action. #NIDAteens

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NIDA congratulates Dr. Lorenzo Leggio on his Jacob P. Waltezky Award. This award recognizes outstanding young scientists whose research has led to significant contributions to the understanding of drug addiction. #NIDAnews #NIDAscience

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The amount of THC in marijuana has been increasing steadily in recent decades. This increase may increase the risk of negative consequences in some people. Learn more with NIDA's #Marijuana #DrugFacts :

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Marijuana, whether smoked or vaped, affects the developing teen brain. It dulls attention, memory, and learning skills, making it harder for teens who use marijuana to succeed in school: #NIDAteens

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Teens from the around the country are ready to #ShatterTheMyths about drugs and alcohol! Help educate them with the facts by holding an #NDAFW in your community.

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There is often overlap between mental health problems and drug use in adolescents. Addressing this may help alleviate depression, anxiety and learning disorders.

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FACT: 68.5% of high school seniors say they disapprove of regular marijuana smoking. #NDAFW

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TODAY: Marijuana & Cannabinoids Neuroscience Research Summit. Use #MJNeuroSummit to follow live updates.

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Naloxone is an opioid antagonist, meaning that it binds to opioid receptors and can reverse and block the effects of other opioids. 🎥 Watch to learn the science behind opioid overdose reversal:

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People with substance use disorders need treatment, not punishment, writes NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow in Health Affairs blog this week. Read more:

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Marijuana use during teen years has been linked to disrupted connectivity between brain regions related to motivation and mood. #NIDAscience

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What are the consequences of misusing over-the-counter cough syrup? Answer: #NDAFW

2016 English IQ Challenge Question #5

NIDA's own Maureen Boyle, Ph.D. answers question #5 of the 2016 Interactive IQ Challenge developed by the National Institute on Drug Abuse's educational camp...

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👩‍🔬Researchers👨‍🔬 The ABCD Data Release 5.0 is now available. The #ABCDStudy is the largest long-term study of brain development and child health in the United States. Access the release here: (1/2)

Data Sharing - ABCD Study

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Thinking about hosting an event for Nat’l Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®? Join NIDA, @SADDnation , and more for the #NDAFW Twitter chat at 12pm ET on Tuesday, 11/13 to get tips and have your questions answered!

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Research suggests people who use #marijuana before the age of 18 are four to seven times more likely to develop a marijuana use disorder.

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Many people with a substance use disorder are also diagnosed with other mental disorders. Learn more about the connection between drug use and mental health.

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Check out ABCD study which will help us understand drug effects on developing brain #MTF2015

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Addiction is considered a brain disorder because over time the brain changes, driving people to seek out and use drugs over and over again. Learn more about addiction at: #BrainWeek

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Sixty percent of 12th graders do not view regular marijuana use as harmful in #MTF2013 : http://t.co/Q9ZSZNeyqc http://t.co/Np8YMwZRUE

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Prenatal cannabis exposure following the middle of the first trimester is associated w/ attention, social & behavioral problems in children that persist into early adolescence, according to 🆕 NIDA-funded research analyzing #ABCDstudy data. (1/3)

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New research suggests that social reinforcement can have a powerful effect on addictive behavior. NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow reviews the findings and possible implications for treatment.

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Join NIDA Director Dr. Nora D. Volkow in kicking off #TreatmentWeek ’s End Stigma Day! #NIDAMED will be tweeting all day long with @ASAMorg and @NIAAAnews with information and resources to help combat #stigma against people with substance use disorders.

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Research shows that brain development continues into a person’s 20s. Alcohol and drugs can affect this development and contribute to problems later in life. #ShatterTheMyths #NDAFW

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Naloxone is a medicine that rapidly reverses an #opioid overdose. Naloxone should be given to any person who shows signs of an opioid overdose or when an overdose is suspected.

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Drugs change the brain in ways that make quitting hard, even for those who want to. Learn about the science of #addiction : #AddictionScience

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For people with an #SubstanceUseDisorder , #stigma may stem from antiquated & inaccurate beliefs that #addiction is a moral failing, instead of what we know it to be—a treatable disease. @NIDAnews shares how to communicate without stigma.

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Changes in state #marijuana policies suggest that the drug is gaining greater acceptance in our society. As a result, it has become increasingly important to understand its adverse health effects and potential therapeutic benefits. #NPW2020

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The teen brain continues to develop until age 25. Using marijuana regularly before then can have negative and long-lasting effects. Get the facts: #NIDAteens

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Because their brains are still developing, teens are more at risk for both #TBI and becoming addicted to drugs and alcohol. Learn more for #BrainInjuryMonth : #NIDAteens

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📣National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® has officially kicked off! Join NIDA and @NIAAAnews in sharing the science about drugs, alcohol and the developing brain by planning and participating in activities in the week ahead: #NDAFW

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An analysis of opioid-related overdose deaths found that nearly half of opioid-related deaths in 2016 involved fentanyl. #NIDAscience

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DYK that using drugs in your teen years can affect the way your brain develops? Learn more: #NIDAteens

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Are you holding an #NDAFW event to shatter the myths about drugs and addiction? Don’t forget to register your event:

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🎉 Congratulations to @NIAAAnews grantee Dr. Hedy Kober, 2023 recipient of the Jacob P. Waletzky Memorial Award for research that has contributed to the understanding of drug addiction! @YaleMed #SfN23 #NIDA #NIAAA #FrontiersinAddictionResearch

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Chronic use of some drugs can lead to short- and long-term changes in the brain. These changes can lead to mental health issues including depression, anxiety, and paranoia.

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DYK: Nearly 80% of Americans who use heroin reported misusing prescription opioids first.

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Stopping marijuana use may improve memory: #NIDAscience

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DYK that marijuana use can have long-lasting negative effects on a teen’s cognitive development? Students who use marijuana are more likely to quit high school or not get a college degree, compared with teens who don’t use marijuana. #NIDAteens

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Sometimes synthetic cannabinoids are advertised as a “safe” version of marijuana. The truth is, synthetic cannabinoids are not safe and can lead to overdose.

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NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow talks about the significance of social support during the #COVID19 pandemic and what people can do to help loved ones in recovery or struggling with #addiction .

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Many teens who misuse prescription drugs got them from friends and relatives. Prevent prescription drug misuse by safely disposing of your unused medications. #NIDAteens #DEATakeBack

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Scientists are studying how #psychedelics may help treat addiction and other mental health disorders. Find out more on #NIDA ’s new webpage:

Psychedelic and Dissociative Drugs | National Institute on Drug Abuse

Learn more about NIDA’s research on the health effects and therapeutic potential of psychedelic and dissociative drugs.

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Recruitment begins for landmark #ABCDstudy of adolescent brain development:

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Teens ask our scientists: what types of mental disorders coexist with drug addiction? #NDAFW

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Why do we call addiction a brain disorder? Learn more about the biological side of addiction:

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To address the overdose crisis in the United States, the #NIH has established a research network that will test #harmreduction strategies in different community settings to inform efforts to help save lives. @NIHendaddiction (1/3)

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Medications for #OpioidUseDisorder can prevent and reverse overdose. They help people recover from addiction and save lives. NIDA's infographic shows how these medications work. View, use, and share: #NIDAscience

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NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow discusses her recent Perspective published in @npp_journal , on how criminalizing drug use disproportionately harms Black communities & exacerbates health disparities with the Executive Editor @SpringerNature .

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Interested in learning how drugs affect the 🧠 #brain ? The human brain is the most complex organ in the body. Learn more:

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NIDA is pleased to announce 2018 Avenir Award for Genetics or Epigenetics Research recipient Dr. Mathieu Wimmer. He will examine the molecular mechanisms underlying susceptibility to opioid addiction.

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Some #teens think #marijuana is okay to use because it’s “natural.” But not all natural plants are good for you—take tobacco, for example. Get the #facts and plan to talk with your teens. #parents #drugtalk

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“...viewing [addiction] as a treatable medical problem from which people can and do recover is crucial for enabling a public-health–focused response that ensures access to effective treatments and lessens the stigma…” – Nora Volkow, M.D. @sciam

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Many teens wonder if addiction is a choice. It's not. While it may be a choice to try a drug for the first time, drugs change the way a person’s brain works and can lead to addiction: #NIDAteens

Parents & Educators | National Institute on Drug Abuse

Find science-based education materials and conversation starters to educate young people about drug use and health.

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Researchers have found a link between alcohol, cigarette, and marijuana use before age 19 and smaller gray matter volume in two areas of the brain at age 25. #NIDAscience

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Study finds that cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive chemical found in marijuana, may help reduce the risk of drug and alcohol relapse. #NIDAscience

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Dopamine has been called the “pleasure chemical,” but research shows it’s more like the “teaching chemical.” In drug use, dopamine doesn’t cause someone to feel “high,” but instead reinforces their desire to use drugs.

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Addiction is a brain disease. More on what we know about the science behind addiction:

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Today kicks off National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week! Tell us how you’re helping to SHATTER THE MYTHS. #NDAFW

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NIDA Director Dr. Nora Volkow talks about the significance of social support during the #COVID19 pandemic and what people can do to help loved ones in recovery or struggling with #addiction .

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Event registration for 2019 𝙉𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝘿𝙧𝙪𝙜 𝙖𝙣𝙙 𝘼𝙡𝙘𝙤𝙝𝙤𝙡 𝙁𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙨 𝙒𝙚𝙚𝙠® is now open! The observance will be held January 22-27. Get more info and links to resources here: #NDAFW

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👏 Congratulations to #NIDA 's 2023 Avenir Awardee in Genetics and Epigenetics of Substance Abuse, Dr. Janitza Montalvo-Ortiz at @Yale , for her work on "deciphering the single-nucleus genomic regulatory structure of opioid use disorder in the human brain."

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Smoking marijuana can affect a person’s lung health, as well as the rest of the body. Get the facts on marijuana health risks:

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