National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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https://nida.nih.gov

NIDA is the lead federal agency supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction. Our mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.

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Preventing Drug Use among Children and Adolescents

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Today’s youth face many risks, including drug abuse, violence, and HIV/AIDS. Responding to these risks before they become problems can be difficult. One of the goals of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is to help the public...

Partner Profile NIDA

ISSUP Event
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Presented as part of the Uniting the global community to face the challenge of addiction event, online, on 17th May, 2022 Abstract: Partner Profile NIDA Partner Profiles Our partners introduce their missions, programs, and resources to...

2022 NIDA International Forum

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Online

The NIDA International Forum fosters international cooperative research and the exchange of scientific information by substance use researchers and highlights the range and quality of substance use and

NIDA international Forum

What is Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD)?

Video and audio recordings
Short Takes with National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA) Learn about the definition of alcohol use disorder (AUD), signs of AUD, and what you can do to get help.

National Drug and Alcohol Facts Week®

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National Drug & Alcohol Facts Week® will be held March 21-27, 2022. Registration opens on November 1, 2021. Join NIDA for NDAFW and help share facts about drugs, alcohol, and addiction in your community. Sign up for the latest news...

NIDA Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention

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Mark your calendars for the annual Frontiers in Addiction Research Mini-Convention, November 1-2, 2021. Open to the public, the event provides a forum for the latest topics in neuroscience and addiction research. Register online: loom.ly...

Medications for Opioid Overdose, Withdrawal & Addiction

Leaflet, Infographic, Fact sheet, Poster
This infographic shows the different types of medications prescribed for opioid overdose, withdrawal, and addiction. Medications for opioid addiction, overdose, and withdrawal work in various ways. Opioid Receptor Agonist: Medications...

Women and Drugs: NIDA resource page

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The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has set up a topic page that includes DrugFact sheets, research reports and infographics on Substance use among women. Here you can find videos, policy briefings and an extensive resource list...