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National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction

[See research on substance use](/research-topics)

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[Nora's Blog](/about-nida/noras-blog)

### [Advancing reduction of drug use as an endpoint in addiction treatment trials](/about-nida/noras-blog/2025/03/advancing-reduction-drug-use-endpoint-in-addiction-treatment-trials)

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Abstinence is sometimes not achievable. There’s a need for new treatment approaches.

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### [Participate in National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week® (NDAFW)](https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/national-drug-alcohol-facts-week)

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NDAFW is an annual health observance that inspires dialogue about the science of drug use and addiction among youth

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[Nora's Blog](/about-nida/noras-blog)

### [A new roadmap for cannabis and cannabis policy research](/about-nida/noras-blog/2025/01/new-roadmap-cannabis-cannabis-policy-research)

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NIH and CDC sponsored a recently published National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine report

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[Nora's Blog](/about-nida/noras-blog)

### [Reflecting on NIDA’s 50th year and looking to 2025](/about-nida/noras-blog/2025/01/reflecting-nidas-50th-year-looking-to-2025)

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Efforts must continue to prevent drug use, addiction and overdose, increase treatment, and leverage new technologies

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NIDA Points of Interest

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### [About NIDA](/about-nida)

Advancing the science on drug use and addiction

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### [Director's Page](/about-nida/directors-page)

Nora D. Volkow, M.D., became Director of NIDA in May 2003.

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### [Grants & Funding](/funding)

Research grants, contracts, and supplements related to drug use and addiction.

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### [NIDAMED: Clinical Resources](/nidamed-medical-health-professionals)

Substance use screening tools, guidelines, and other resources.

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### [Research & Training](/research)

Programs to support research training from high school through tenure.

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### [NIDA Research Programs & Activities](/research/nida-research-programs-activities)

Learn about NIDA-supported research and cross-agency research activities on drug use and addiction.

Medications for Opioid Use Disorder

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Medications for opioid use disorder are safe, effective, and save lives. This NIDA-produced video takes a closer look at these medications and how they work.

Explore Topics in Substance Use and Addiction Science

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*   [Prevention](/research-topics/prevention)

*   [Treatment](/research-topics/treatment)

*   [Harm Reduction](/research-topics/harm-reduction)

*   [Stigma and Discrimination](/research-topics/stigma-discrimination)

*   [Parents and Educators](/research-topics/parents-educators)

*   [HIV](/research-topics/hiv)

*   [Opioids](/research-topics/opioids)

*   [Fentanyl](/research-topics/fentanyl)

*   [Psychedelic and Dissociative Drugs](/research-topics/psychedelic-dissociative-drugs)

*   [Xylazine](/research-topics/xylazine)

*   [Cannabis (Marijuana)](/research-topics/cannabis-marijuana)

*   [Kratom](/research-topics/kratom)

[Explore All Research Topics](/research-topics)

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[Explore All Research Topics](/research-topics)

Featured Initiatives

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*   [HEAL Initiative®](/research-topics/opioids/nidas-role-in-nih-heal-initiative)

*   [HIV Research Program (HRP)](/about-nida/organization/offices/hiv-research-program-hrp)

*   [Clinical Trials Network](/organization/center-clinical-trials-network-cctn/clinical-trials-network-ctn)

*   [ABCD Study® - Adolescent Brain](/research-topics/adolescent-brain/longitudinal-study-adolescent-brain-cognitive-development-abcd-study)

*   [International Program](/international)

Upcoming Meetings/Events

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[Meeting/Event](/news-events/meetings-events)

### [National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse: Open Session – May, 2025](/news-events/meetings-events/2025/05/national-advisory-council-drug-abuse-open-session-may-2025)

Tuesday, May 13, 2025 1:00pm to 4:30pm

 |  Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Blvd

[Meeting/Event](/news-events/meetings-events)

### [CRAN Joint Council Meeting – May 2025](/news-events/meetings-events/2025/05/cran-joint-council-meeting-may-2025)

Wednesday, May 14, 2025 10:00am to 4:00pm

 |  6700 B Rockledge Drive (Rooms A, B, and C)

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Use the [SAMHSA Treatment Locator](https://findtreatment.gov/) or call [1-800-662-HELP (4357)](tel:1-800-662-4357).

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[Learn more about clinical research and how to participate in a NIDA-funded or NIDA-conducted clinical trial.](https://nida.nih.gov/research/clinical-research/clinical-trials?sort=created%3Adesc)