National Institute On Drug Abuse (nida)

This early study tested a new drug called TRV734 in 5 adults with opioid-use disorder who were already on methadone. The goal was to see if TRV734 could relieve withdrawal symptoms with fewer side effects than a standard opioid like oxycodone. Participants stayed in a residential…

This study looked at whether a mindfulness training program could change brain connections in teenagers who vape tobacco. Researchers used brain scans to see if these changes were linked to less vaping. The study was small and ended early, so results are limited.

This study surveyed teens aged 13–18 and their parents to learn about vaping habits, attitudes, and mental health. Participants answered anonymous questions online about vaping, drug use, mood, and social influences. The goal was to better understand why teens vape and how parent…

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help people with opioid addiction by sending helpful messages at just the right moment. Nine adults who used heroin or other opioids carried a phone that beeped four times a day to ask about their mood and activities, then showed a m…