Advance the science through research, and erase the stigma through education.
Our top priorities remain: to advance the science through research and erase the stigma through education. Through sponsoring pivotal research and working with others, NIDA is bringing new insights into the mechanisms of addiction to communities around the country, helping to reduce associated stigma and suffering.
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.




