Image Pregnant People With Substance Use Disorders Need Treatment, Not Criminalization Pregnant people and new parents can have active substance use disorders. They need support, not criminalization. February 15, 2023
Image Nora's Blog NIH Invests in a New Harm Reduction Research Network | En español December 16, 2022 | Enabling people to access treatment is critical, but first people need to survive long enough to have that choice
Image Nora's Blog To Save Lives, We Must Dismantle Stigma at the Intersection of HIV and Methamphetamine Use November 28, 2022 | For World AIDS Day, NIDA remembers those lost to HIV, takes stock of advances, and maps the way forward
Image Nora's Blog Supporting Needed Research on Recovery September 28, 2022 | When people enter treatment for a substance use disorder, it should be with the knowledge that recovery is achievable
Image Nora's Blog Addiction often goes hand-in-hand with other mental illnesses. Both must be addressed. September 27, 2022 | Too often, a critical element is overlooked: co-occurring mental health conditions
Image Nora's Blog NIDA Releases Its 2022-2026 Strategic Plan September 21, 2022 | Plan reflects our commitment to advancing all aspects of addiction science in the service of improving public health
Image Nora's Blog Five Areas Where “More Research” Isn’t Needed to Curb the Overdose Crisis | En español August 31, 2022 | Addiction and overdose continue to claim lives and fray communities, science is an essential part of the solution.
Image Nora's Blog Tackling Complex Scientific Questions Requires a Team Approach | En español July 13, 2022 | The professional diversity reflects the increased complexity of questions science is called upon to answer
Image Nora's Blog Time To Start Talking about Pre-Addiction | En español July 6, 2022 | Raising the possibility of a plan for better detection and support of those in early stages of substance use disorder
Image Nora's Blog Investing in Prevention Makes Good Financial Sense | En español April 28, 2022 | Primary prevention is relatively inexpensive compared to the costs of addiction
Image Nora's Blog A Plan to Address Racism in Addiction Science March 28, 2022 | Read a blog post from Dr. Volkow and share your input by May 31.