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Division of Epidemiology, Services and Prevention Research (DESPR)



Epidemiology Research Branch

Mission Statement

The mission of the Epidemiology Research Branch is to promote a national and international extramural research program that examines individual, developmental, and social/environmental factors associated with drug abuse. Findings will be used to inform prevention and services research to reduce the burden of drug abuse on the nation's public health.

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