National Institute on Drug Abuse

Supporting scientific research on drug use and
addiction for 50 years

December 1 is World AIDS Day, an opportunity to underscore the solid science behind the efficacy of syringe services...

Advise on ways to enhance and increase perspectives of people who use or have used drugs. Apply by January 10.

NIDA is committed to improving community engagement in all parts of the research process

Engagement across stakeholders is critical to accelerate smoking cessation and reduce smoking-related disease and death

NIDA Points of Interest

Advancing the science on drug use and addiction

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

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

Substance use screening tools, guidelines, and other resources.

Programs to support research training from high school through tenure.

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

This video highlights fifty years of scientific achievements and NIDA’s continued mission to advance the science of addiction.

Wednesday, December 11, 2024 1:00pm to 2:00pm

| Virtual

Tuesday, February 4, 2025 1:00pm to 4:30pm

| Neuroscience Center, 6001 Executive Blvd