What We Do:
The Science Policy Branch provides scientific leadership and advice on a wide range of drug use and addiction research and policy issues:
- Synthesizes and disseminates information about NIDA-supported science and programmatic activities
- Identifies, analyzes, and prepares briefing materials on behalf of the Institute
- Provides timely responses to inquiries from Congress, other public agencies, professional organizations, and the public
- Develops and provides scientific review of NIDA publications and multimedia initiatives
- Monitors and coordinates NIDA’s response to broad policy issues related to drug use and addiction
- Coordinates NIDA’s strategic planning, performance reporting, program evaluation, and OMB clearance for NIDA-sponsored data collections