What We Do:
The National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse serves a crucial role in advising NIDA, and, by extension, the Director, NIH and the Secretary, DHHS, as NIDA identifies, reviews, and supports the highest caliber of scientific research. The Council's 18 person membership, consisting of 12 experts in scientific fields and six knowledgeable members of the general public, as well as ex officio members who provide liaison with other government entities, provides a valuable and unique source for consultation. More...
Who We Are:
Meeting Support:
- Meeting Dates
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- Council Statements
- Reports
- Director's Reports to the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse
Contact:
- For further information contact Mark Swieter, Ph.D., Acting Director, OEA or Cikena Reid by e-mail or phone (301) 435-1441
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Featured Publication
Drugs, Brains, and Behavior - The Science of Addiction
As a result of scientific research, we know that addiction is a disease that affects both brain and behavior.

