The Wayback Machine - https://web.archive.org/all/20051026231509/http://165.112.78.65:80/pubs/nedapubs.taf?function=form

NIDA: National Institute on Drug Abuse - The Science of Drug Abuse & Addiction Keep Your Body Healthy
Go to the Home pageGo to the About Nida pageGo to the News & Events pageGo to the Funding pageGo to the Publications page
Go to Researchers and Health ProfessionalsGo to Parents and TeachersGo to Students and Young AdultsGo to NIDA en espanol. .. GO!

Publications Catalog: Nature and Extent of Drug Abuse

There are 49 publications in this category.

OnlineAbuso de Inhalantes - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Inhalant Abuse - Research Report Series) (2001)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD675S
Con base en los datos de la investigación en cuanto al uso y la frecuencia del uso de los inhalantes, este documento presenta información en cuanto a los tipos de sustancias inhalantes de uso común, las consecuencias de su uso, quiénes son las personas que abusan de estas sustancias y como reconocer los síntomas del abuso de los inhalantes.
Abuso de Inhalantes - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Inhalant Abuse - Research Report Series) 2001
OnlineAbuso de la Marihuana - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Marijuana Abuse - Research Report Series) (2002)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD948S
En esta publicación, se discuten las consecuencias del uso de la marihuana, los efectos de su uso y otros temas relacionados, tal como el uso de esta sustancia con fines médicos.
Abuso de la Marihuana - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Marijuana Abuse - Research Report Series)2002
OnlineAdicción a la Nicotina - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Nicotine Addiction - Research Report Series) (2002)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD762S
Describe lo que es la nicotina, presenta investigación actualizada epidemiológica y datos en cuanto a su uso. Reporta las consecuencias médicas del uso de la nicotina. Hace énfasis en los efectos de la sustancia en el cerebro y también sobre la investigación y hallazgos sobre el uso de la nicotina durante el embarazo. Incluye datos sobre tratamientos.
Adicción a la Nicotina - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Nicotine Addiction - Research Report Series)2002
OnlineAlucinogenos y Drogas Disociativas - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs - Research Report Series) (2001)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD867S
Detalla los mecanísmos mediante los cuales funcionan las drogas alucinantes y presenta detalles de sus efectos y peligros. Incluye información sobre el LSD, PCP y la quetamina.
Alucinogenos y Drogas Disociativas - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs - Research Report Series)2001
OnlineAnabolic Steroid Abuse - Research Report Series (2000)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD561
Provides an authoritative and unbiased overview of anabolic steroid use and effects. Brings together most recent findings from drug research and surveys on drug abuse by youth.
Anabolic Steroid Abuse - Research Report Series2000
OnlineBehavioral Aspects of Smoking (RM 26) (1979)
NTIS PB# 80-118755/LL $59.50
Presents the behavioral section of the 1979 Report of the Surgeon General on Smoking and Health. (Reprint)
Behavioral Aspects of SmokingRM 261979
OnlineBehavioral Pharmacology of Human Drug Dependence (RM 37) (1981)
NTIS PB# 82-136961 $81
Describes a growing body of systematically derived data on the behavioral mechanisms of drug use and abuse. Points to the ultimate goals of a better understanding of human behavior, alleviation of disorders characterized by dysfunctional and maladaptive substance use, and improved treatment with behaviorally active drugs.
Behavioral Pharmacology of Human Drug DependenceRM 371981
OnlineCocaína, Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Cocaine Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series) (2001)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD813S
Este folleto incluye información científica en cuanto a la cocaína y explica la multitud de efectos dañinos que tiene su uso. Proporciona los más recientes hallazgos en cuanto a la cocaína y so peligroso efecto en el cerebro.
Cocaína, Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Cocaine Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series)2001
OnlineCocaine Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series (1999)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD813
Compiles scientific information on cocaine and explains the harmful effects of cocaine abuse.
Cocaine Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series1999
OnlineCocaine Use in America: Epidemiologic and Clinical Perspectives (RM 61) (1987)
NCADI # M061 · NTIS PB# 89-131866/AS $68.50
Aims to increase understanding of the epidemiology of cocaine use, reviews available information about patterns of use in the United States, and recommends ways to expand scientific knowledge about cocaine use behaviors.
Cocaine Use in America: Epidemiologic and Clinical PerspectivesRM 611987
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Bridging the Great Disconnect Between Myths and Realities (1999)
Video, 10 min · NCADI # VHS109 $12.50
Shatters the stereotypes of drug abuse, drug abusers, and addiction. In easy-to-understand terms, shows dramatic changes in the brain function of drug abusers and drug addicts compare to people who do not use drugs. Describes addiction as a brain disease.
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Bridging the Great Disconnect Between Myths and Realities1999
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Bridging the Great Disconnect Between Myths and Realities Viewer's Guide (1999)
Video Guide · NCADI # VHS109G
Accompanies the video "Drug Abuse and Addiction: Bridging the Great Disconnect Between Myths and Realities."
Drug Abuse and Addiction: Bridging the Great Disconnect Between Myths and Realities Viewer's Guide1999
Drug Abuse and the Brain (1993)
Video, 26 min · NCADI # VHS57 $12.50
Intended primarily for drug abuse counselors, video provides a detailed look at the biological basis of drug addiction. Through animation and interviews with experts in the field, shows how the brain's reward system operates and how drug abuse can cause fundamental changes in the brain.
Drug Abuse and the Brain1993
Drug Abuse and the Brain Viewer's Guide (1993)
Video Guide · NCADI # VHS057G
Accompanies the video "Drug Abuse and the Brain."
Drug Abuse and the Brain Viewer's Guide1993
OnlineDrug Use Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities (Revised 2003)
Report · NCADI # BKD180 · GPO # 017-024-01628-4 $15
This revised edition reports on current drug use statistics and the related consequences of drug use for minority subgroups within the United States. Topics include population trends; user characteristics and drugs of choice; drug use patterns and related attitudes and behaviors; HIV/AIDS incidence among intravenous drug users; and drug-related emergencies and deaths.
Drug Use Among Racial/Ethnic MinoritiesRevised 2003
OnlineEpidemiology of Inhalant Abuse: An International Perspective (RM 148) (1995)
NCADI # M148 · NTIS PB# 97-101208 $72.50
Describes the epidemiology of inhalant abuse in the United States and selected other countries. Discusses problems associated with investigations of inhalant abuse, and suggests methodologies for investigating high-risk, hard-to-reach groups who abuse inhalants.
Epidemiology of Inhalant Abuse: An International PerspectiveRM 1481995
OnlineEpidemiology of Inhalant Abuse: An Update (RM 85) (1988)
NCADI # M085 · NTIS PB# 89-123178/AS $64
Discusses the abuse of volatile solvents, aerosols, and anesthetics. Identifies populations most at risk, and discusses various approaches to control, prevention, and intervention.
Epidemiology of Inhalant Abuse: An UpdateRM 851988
OnlineEsteroides Anabólicos Abuso - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Anabolic Steroid Abuse - Research Report Series) (2002)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD561S
Esta publicación proporciona a una descripción autoritaria, imparcial del uso esteroide anabólicos y a efectos. También reúne los resultados más recientes de la investigación de la droga y las encuestas sobre de la droga por la juventud.
Esteroides Anabólicos Abuso - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Anabolic Steroid Abuse - Research Report Series)2002
OnlineHallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs - Research Report Series (2001)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD867
Outlines the mechanisms by which hallucinogens work and details their effects and their dangers. Includes review of such drugs as LSD, PCP, and ketamine.
Hallucinogens and Dissociative Drugs - Research Report Series2001
OnlineHealth Hazards of Nitrite Inhalants (RM 83) (1988)
NCADI # M083 · NTIS PB# 89-125496/AS $47.50
Discusses research on the use of nitrite inhalants and their effects alone or in combination with other drugs of abuse. Describes nitrite inhalants' association with Kaposi's sarcoma in AIDS.
Health Hazards of Nitrite InhalantsRM 831988
OnlineHeroína: Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Heroin Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series) (2002)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD742S
Proporciona información con base científica sobre la prevalencia del abuso de la heroína, los métodos de uso, los efectos a corto y largo plazo del abuso de la heroína y las complicaciones médicas del abuso crónico de la droga. Describe tratamientos eficaces contra la adición y da una lista de recursos para obtener más información.
Heroína: Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Heroin Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series)2002
OnlineHeroin: Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series (2000)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD742
Provides science-based information on the prevalence of heroin abuse, methods of use, short- and long-term effects of heroin abuse, and medical complications of chronic abuse. Describes effective treatment for heroin addiction and lists resources for more information. (Printed October, 1997; Reprinted September, 2000)
Heroin: Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series2000
OnlineImpact of Prescription Drug Diversion Control Systems on Medical Practice and Patient Care (RM 131) (1993)
NCADI # M131 · NTIS PB# 94-169521/LL $72.50
Discusses the impact of prescription drug abuse on public health and the systems currently in place to minimize abuse and its impact on patient care. Focuses on gaps in the ability to evaluate diversion control systems.
Impact of Prescription Drug Diversion Control Systems on Medical Practice and Patient CareRM 1311993
OnlineInfofacts del NIDA – Datos con Bases Científicas sobre el Abuso de Drogas y la Adicción (Español) (2001)
En línea ·
Infofacts del NIDA – Datos con Bases Científicas sobre el Abuso de Drogas y la Adicción (Español) 2001
OnlineInhalant Abuse - Research Report Series (2004)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD675
Based on research on the use and prevalence of inhalants, presents information on the types of inhalants, the consequences of their use, who is abusing inhalants, and how to recognize inhalant abuse. (Originally printed in 1994, revised 2000, revised 2004).
Inhalant Abuse - Research Report Series2004
OnlineLa Comunidad Terapéutica - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Therapeutic Community - Research Report Series) (2003)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD947S
Este reporte de investigación se basa en más de 30 años de observación cientíica y proporciona información sobre las comunidades terapéuticas y el papel que desempeñan an el tratamiento de la drogadición.
La Comunidad Terapéutica - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Therapeutic Community - Research Report Series)2003
OnlineLa Metanfetamina, Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Methamphetamine, Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series) (2000)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD756S
Esta es una compilación de información científica sobre la metanfetamina. Presenta información sobre los efectos dañinos del abuso de la droga. La publicación también pueda ayudar en los esfuerzos de prevención y tratamiento.
La Metanfetamina, Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Methamphetamine, Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series)2000
OnlineMarijuana Abuse - Research Report Series (2003)
Booklet ·
This publication discusses the consequences of use, the effects of use, and peripheral issues such as medical uses.
Marijuana Abuse - Research Report Series2003
OnlineMedicamentos de Prescripción, Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Prescription Drug Abuse - Research Report Series) (2001)
Folleto · NCADI # PHD866S
Describe los peligros del uso inapropiado y abuso de los medicamentos de receta médica y presenta información sobre la investigación reciente en cuanto a este tema. Les da a los pacientes y los proveedores de cuicado médico maneras de ayudar a prevenir el uso inadecuando del los medicamentos de receta médica. Da una lista de los medicamentos de receta médica de uso más comuún.
Medicamentos de Prescripción, Abuso y Adicción - Serie de Reportes de Investigación (Prescription Drug Abuse - Research Report Series)2001
OnlineMethamphetamine Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series (2002)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD756
Includes a description of the potent psychostimulant methamphetamine, details of the drug's effects, and the scope of methamphetamine abuse in the United States. Explains how the drug is used and how it differs from other stimulants. Describes medical complications of methamphetamine abuse and current effective treatments. (Printed 1998, Updated 2002)
Methamphetamine Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series2002
National Survey Results on Drug Use From the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1995: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults (1997)
Report · · GPO # 017-024-01611-0 $23 (limited numbers available
Reports the results of all surveys through 1995 from the MTF study of American secondary school students, college students, and young adults. Provides the results of 1977 through 1995 followup surveys of the graduating high school classes of 1976 through 1994.
National Survey Results on Drug Use From the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1995: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults1997
National Survey Results on Drug Use From the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1995: Volume I, Secondary School Students (1996)
Report · NCADI # BKD213
Reports results of the 21st national survey on drug use and related attitudes among American high school students from secondary school samples of 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders.
National Survey Results on Drug Use From the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1995: Volume I, Secondary School Students1996
National Survey Results on Drug Use From the Monitoring the Future Study 1975-1997: Volume I, Secondary School Students (1998)
Report · NCADI # BKD300 · GPO # 017-24-01627-6 $42
Provides substance use data from 8th, 10th, and 12th graders in the United States during the school years 1975-1996 and 1996-1997.
National Survey Results on Drug Use From the Monitoring the Future Study 1975-1997: Volume I, Secondary School Students1998
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1998: Volume I, Secondary School Students (1999)
Report · NCADI # BKD334 · GPO # 017-024-01650-1 $46
Provides recurring annual estimates of drug use among students and young adults. Useful for understanding changing drug abuse problems and for formulating appropriate intervention (prevention/treatment) policies.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1998: Volume I, Secondary School Students1999
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1998: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults (1999)
Report · · GPO # 017-024-01649-7 $27.50
Provides recurring annual estimates of drug use among college students and young adults. Useful for understanding changing drug abuse problems and for formulating appropriate intervention (prevention/treatment) policies.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1998: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults1999
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1999: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults (2000)
Report · NCADI # BKD380
Provides annual data on trends in drug use by college students and young adults, with distributions by gender, college plans, regions of the country, population density, race/ethnicity, and parents' education. Shows trends useful for monitoring drug abuse problems and formulating interventions.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-1999: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults2000
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2000: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults (2001)
Report · NCADI # BKD422
Reviews current data and compares it with previous data on substance abuse among college students and young adults. Addresses subjects' perceived harm, disapproval, and perceived availability, and examines trends and their implications.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2000: Volume II, College Students and Young Adults2001
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2001: Volume II, College Students and Adults Ages 19-40. (2002)
Report · NCADI # BKD464
Reviews trends in drug use by populations based on gender, college plans, regions of the country, population density, race/ethnicity, and parent's education. Trends are analyzed to understand the changing drug abuse problem and to formulate appropriate prevention and treatment policies.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2001: Volume II, College Students and Adults Ages 19-40.2002
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2001: Volume I, Secondary School Students (2002)
Report · NCADI # BKD463
Reports on the prevalence of drug use among students in 8th, 10th, and 12th grades. Trends are analyzed to understand the changing drug abuse problem and to formulate appropriate prevention and treatment policies.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2001: Volume I, Secondary School Students2002
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2002: Volume I, Secondary School Students (2003)
Report · NCADI # BKD483
Reports on the prevalence of drug use among students in 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-grades. Trends are analyzed to understand the changing drug abuse problem and to formulate appropriate prevention and treatment policies.
National Survey Results on Drug Use from the Monitoring the Future Study, 1975-2002: Volume I, Secondary School Students2003
OnlineNicotine Addiction - Research Report Series (2001)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD762
Describes what nicotine is, presents current epidemiological research data regarding its use, and reports on the medical consequences of nicotine use. Emphasizes the effects on the brain as well as current research findings about use during pregnancy. Includes treatment approaches.(Original Printing 1998) (Revised 2001)
Nicotine Addiction - Research Report Series 2001
OnlineNIDA InfoFacts - Science-based Facts on Drug Abuse and Addiction (2002)

Fact sheets containing current and accurate information on drug abuse, prevention and addiction in English and Spanish.
NIDA InfoFacts - Science-based Facts on Drug Abuse and Addiction2002
Overview of Key Findings of the Monitoring the Future Study on Drug Use, National Survey Results 2000 (2001)
Report · NCADI # BKD411
Provides a concise review of the findings of the Monitoring the Future Study and comparison of data from previous years.
Overview of Key Findings of the Monitoring the Future Study on Drug Use, National Survey Results 20002001
OnlineOverview of Key Findings of the Monitoring the Future Study on Drug Use, National Survey Results 2001 (2002)
Report · NCADI # BKD441
Reviews the findings of a long-term study of epidemiological trends and forecasts for substance abuse among 8th-, 10th-, and 12th-graders in the United States from the years 1975-2001 and among college students. The survey incorporates data obtained from nearly 50,000 students in 433 schools across the Nation about their lifetime use, past year use, past month use, and daily use of drugs, alcohol, and cigarettes and smokeless tobacco.
Overview of Key Findings of the Monitoring the Future Study on Drug Use, National Survey Results 20012002
Overview of Key Findings of the Monitoring the Future Study on Drug Use, National Survey Results 2002 (2002)
Report · NCADI # BKD480
Provides a concise review of the findings of the MTF Study of Adolescent Drug Use and comparison data from previous years.
Overview of Key Findings of the Monitoring the Future Study on Drug Use, National Survey Results 20022002
OnlinePhencyclidine: An Update (RM 64) (1987)
NCADI # M064 · NTIS PB# 89-131858/LL $78.50
Offers a scientific report on basic biological mechanisms underlying PCP's effects and presents treatment approaches useful to health care personnel and researchers.
Phencyclidine: An UpdateRM 641987
OnlinePrescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series (2001)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD866
Describes the dangers of prescription drug abuse and reviews recent research in this area. Offers approaches for patients and providers to help them avoid the misuse of prescription drugs. Reviews most commonly abused prescription drugs.
Prescription Drugs: Abuse and Addiction - Research Report Series2001
OnlineTherapeutic Community - Research Report Series (2002)
Booklet · NCADI # PHD947
Based on over 30 years of scientific inquiry and observation, this research report provides information on therapeutic communities and their role in treating drug addiction.
Therapeutic Community - Research Report Series2002
OnlineValidity of Self-Reported Drug Use: Improving the Accuracy of Survey Estimates (RM 167) (1997)
NCADI # M167 · GPO # 017-024-01607-1 $40 · NTIS PB# 97-175889/LL $79
Examines recent research on validity based on internal or external criteria, and examines methodological advances that can contribute to improved estimates of drug use in surveys.
Validity of Self-Reported Drug Use: Improving the Accuracy of Survey EstimatesRM 1671997



NIDA Home | Site Map | Search | FAQs | Accessibility | Help | Privacy | FOIA (NIH) | Employment


National Institutes of Health logo_Department of Health and Human Services Logo The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) , a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Questions? See our Contact Information.