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DrugFacts

Heroin DrugFacts

 | En español
December 2022 |  A plain-language research summary about heroin, including basic facts such as methods of use, its effects on the brain, other health effects, and treatment options.
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2022-2026 NIDA Strategic Plan

September 2022 |  The new 2022-2026 NIDA Strategic Plan advances NIDA’s commitment to addiction science. The priorities outlined in this strategic plan are intended to leverage the vast array of new tools and...
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DrugFacts

Cocaine DrugFacts

 | En español
April 2021 |  Cocaine is a powerfully addictive stimulant drug made from the leaves of the coca plant native to South America. Although health care providers can use it for valid medical purposes...
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Teaching Addiction Science

February 2019 |  This 5-part series, offers an understanding of the brain, how the reward center works, and what happens in the brain when a person uses cocaine, opioids (heroin), or marijuana.
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2016-2020 NIDA Strategic Plan

January 2016 |  The Strategic Plan outlines our strategy for fulfilling our mission through the end of this decade. The strategic priorities outlined in this plan are intended to leverage the vast array...