NIDA Points of Interest
About NIDA
Advancing the science on the causes, consequences, and treatment of drug use.
Director's Page
Nora D. Volkow, M.D., became Director of NIDA in May 2003.
Grants & Funding
Research grants, contracts, and supplements related to drug use and addiction.
NIDAMED: Clinical Resources
Substance use screening tools, guidelines, and other resources.
Research & Training
Programs to support research training from high school through tenure.
NIDA Research Programs & Activities
Learn about NIDA-supported research and cross-agency research activities on drug use and addiction.
Treatments Available for Opioid Use Disorders
Effective medications used to treat opioid use disorders include methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.
Featured Initiatives
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Looking for Treatment?
Use the SAMHSA Treatment Locator or call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
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NIDA Notes
the latest NIDA-supported research findings
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addressing today’s research on addiction