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Highlights

  • Substance use disorders are chronic, treatable disorders that affect a person’s brain and behaviors, but from which people can recover.
  • There are safe, effective medications and psychotherapies (behavioral therapy, counseling) for treating substance use disorders, symptoms such as withdrawal, and related health problems.
  • NIDA supports and conducts research to develop and implement safe and effective treatments for substance use disorders. This includes research on new medications, brain stimulation, psychotherapies, and other innovative approaches.

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