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National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.
Additional Information
At the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), we believe that increased understanding of the basics of addiction will empower people to make informed choices in their own lives, adopt science-based policies and programs that reduce drug use and addiction in their communities, and support scientific research that improves the Nation’s well-being.
Nora D. Volkow, M.D.
Director
National Institute on Drug Abuse
NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and its consequences.
Additional Information
At the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), we believe that increased understanding of the basics of addiction will empower people to make informed choices in their own lives, adopt science-based policies and programs that reduce drug use and addiction in their communities, and support scientific research that improves the Nation’s well-being.
Nora D. Volkow, M.D.
Director
National Institute on Drug Abuse