The NIDA Networking Project (NNP) provides opportunities for information sharing and research collaboration among NIDA’s networks across the country. The NNP gives researchers and clinicians access to networks’ locations, people, expertise, and resources to help synergize efforts, improve efficiency, and accelerate scientific discovery.
Click on a State on the map or browse on the list of Networks to the right.
What's New
NIDAMED—New Drug Use Screening Tools for MDs
NIDA released new tools to help physicians screen their patients for tobacco, alcohol, illicit and nonmedical prescription drug use. Read more...
Most Middle Schools Still Use Untested Curricula
In 2005, despite increases in the use of evidence-based curricula (EBCs) since 1999, a NIDA-funded survey of US middle schools found that close to 60% continued to use curricula with limited effectiveness. Read more...
Low-dose Naltrexone & Methadone Ease Detox
A tapering regimen using very low dose naltrexone (VLNTX) with methadone was associated with reductions in the intensity of withdrawal symptoms during detoxification. Read more...
Computer Version of CBT Produces 6-Month Effects
Recent trial reports 6-month followup showing enduring effects of computerized cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for substance dependence. Read more...
FY 2009-2010 RFAs
June 2, 2009 2009 NIDA Avant-Garde Award Program for HIV/AIDS Research RFA-DA-09-011 (DP1)
July 14, 2009 Economic Studies of Health Insurance Coverage on Drug Abuse Treatment Availability, Access, Costs, and Quality (R01) RFA-DA-10-004 (R01)
September 24, 2009 Recovery Act Limited Competition: Academic Research Enhancement Award, (R15) (RFA-OD-09-007)
Meetings
July 7-8, 2009
NIDA-ODS Symposium - Caffeine: Is the Next Problem Already Brewing? Neuroscience Center, Bethesda, MD
July 13-14, 2009 Narrowing the Research-Practice Divide in Evidence-Based Medicine with Electronic Health Record Systems - Hilton Rockville Executive Meeting Center, Rockville, MD
