
National Institute on Drug Abuse
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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