Leading the Search for Scientific Solutions
To address all aspects of drug abuse and its harmful consequences, NIDA’s research
program ranges from basic studies of the addicted brain and behavior to health services
research. NIDA’s research program develops prevention and treatment approaches
and ensures they work in real-world settings. In this context, NIDA is strongly committed to
developing a research portfolio that addresses the special vulnerabilities and health disparities
that exist among ethnic minorities or that derive from gender differences.