National Institute on Drug Abuse

NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction.

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Researcher Kareem Woods working in NIDA's Intramural Research Program in Baltimore, Maryland

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Why are Drugs so Hard to Quit?

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New NIDA animation tackles a common question and explains the science behind drug use and addiction to help light the path towards recovery.

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