What We Do:
The Office of Science Policy and Communications (OSPC) leads NIDA's strategic efforts to inform public health policy and practice by ensuring the institute is the trusted source for scientific information on drug abuse and addiction.
Office Listings:
- Office of the OSPC Director (OD)
- Public Information and Liaison Branch (PILB)
- Science Policy Branch (SPB)
Staff Listings:
Mailing Address:
Office of Science Policy and Communications
National Institute on Drug Abuse
6001 Executive Boulevard
Room 5213, MSC 9561
Bethesda, Maryland 20892-9561
(for deliveries and overnight packages)
Rockville, MD 20852
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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.