Drug Prevention, Addiction Treatment and HIV/AIDS
To address the devastating consequences of drug abuse and addiction, NIDA-sponsored research is largely focused on three main areas: Drug Prevention, Addiction Treatment and HIV/AIDS. Prevention research examines a wide range of topics, including the contributions of genetics, environment, and development, as well as the impact of comorbid conditions on susceptibility to drug abuse.
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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.




