National Institute On Drug Abuse (nida)

This study tested a smartphone app designed to help adults with opioid addiction. The app sent supportive messages at random times throughout the day, aiming to reduce drug cravings and negative moods in the moment. Researchers compared this approach to simply tracking moods with…

This study aimed to understand how mindfulness training might affect the brains of teenagers who vape nicotine. Researchers used brain scans to see if an app-based mindfulness program changed connections in brain areas linked to craving and self-control. They also checked if any …

This study aimed to understand why teens vape and how parents feel about it. Researchers surveyed over 700 teens and parents about vaping habits, mental health, and stress. The goal was to gather information to help address the rise in teen vaping, not to test a treatment.