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Effects of Drug Abuse
Understanding Drug Abuse and Addiction	Revised: July 2008
Drug Abuse and the link to HIV/AIDS	Revised: August 2008
Drugged Driving	Revised: October 2009
Comorbidity: Addiction and Other Mental Disorders	Added: September 2009

Health Effects of Specific Drugs
Cigarettes and Other Tobacco Products	Revised: June 2009
Club Drugs (GHB, Ketamine, and Rohypnol)	Revised: August 2008
Cocaine	Revised: March 2010
MDMA (Ecstasy)	Revised: March 2010
Hallucinogens: LSD, Peyote, Psilocybin, and PCP	Revised: June 2009
Heroin	Revised: March 2010
Inhalants	Revised: June 2009
Khat	Added: December 2007
Marijuana	Revised: July 2009
Methamphetamine	Revised: March 2010
Prescription and Over-the-Counter Medications	Revised: July 2009
Stimulant ADHD Medications: Methylphenidate and Amphetamines	Revised: June 2009
Salvia	Revised: December 2009
Steroids (Anabolic-Androgenic)	Revised: July 2009

Prevention and Treatment
Treatment Approaches for Drug Addiction	Revised: September 2009
Lessons From Prevention Research	Revised: February 2004
Treatment for Drug Abusers in the Criminal Justice System	Added: July 2006

Survey Data
High School and Youth Trends	Revised: December 2009
Hospital Visits	Revised: April 2005
Nationwide Trends	Revised: December 2010
Treatment Statistics	Revised: July 2008
Workplace Resources	Revised: July 2008

NIDA Information
NIDA Funding Opportunities
Information about NIDA Grants
NIDA's Home Page
Our Mission and Structure
NIDA's Opportunities for Special Populations	Revised: September 2009

Additional Information
Past Meeting Summaries and Special Reports

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