Drugs and addiction
The Norwegian Institute of Public Health performs analysis of narcotics and medicines in biological samples and research into their effects and addiction mechanisms.
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News and research findings
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News
Immunotherapy inhibits heroin effects in research animals
Immunotherapy could have a place in the treatment of substance abuse in the future.
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Research findings
Cannabis abuse possible cause of psychosis
The risk of developing psychosis is more than tripled for those who abuse cannabis, according to results from a new twin study.
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News
Long-term methadone treatment can affect nerve cells in brain
Long-term methadone treatment can cause changes in the brain, according to studies from the Norwegian Institute of Public Health in 2012.
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Reports and publications
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Report
A brief summary and evaluation of the evidence base for Narconon as drug prevention intervention
A summary and evaluation of the evidence base for Narconon as drug prevention intervention.
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Research overview
Heroin maintenance for persons with chronic heroin dependence
Are there differences in effect between heroin assisted maintenance (diacetylmorphine) versus the traditional substitution maintenance treatment?
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Research overview
Cost-effectiveness of varenicline, bupropion and nicotine replacement therapy for smoking cessation
We were commissioned to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of drugs for smoking cessation in a Norwegian setting.
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Alcohol
Alcohol can affect mental and physical health, family life and other social relations. High levels of consumption lead to intoxication, with increased risk of injury and accidents.
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Smoking and tobacco
Nicotine is an addictive substance found in cigarettes, snus and e-cigarettes. Cigarette smoke contains many harmful substances.