Drugs and Addiction Science: NIDA Celebrates 50 Years of Research and Looks to the Future

Volkow discusses the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary and reflecting on the progress made in addiction science while acknowledging the remaining challenges. NIDA has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of drug use and addiction through i...

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Published in:The American journal of psychiatry 2024-05, Vol.181 (5), p.349-352
Main Author: Volkow, Nora D
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Behavior, Addictive - history
Biomedical Research - history
Drug abuse
Drug addiction
Drug use
History, 20th Century
History, 21st Century
Humans
National Institute on Drug Abuse (U.S.) - history
Substance-Related Disorders - history
United States
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Summary:Volkow discusses the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), which is celebrating its 50th anniversary and reflecting on the progress made in addiction science while acknowledging the remaining challenges. NIDA has been instrumental in advancing the understanding of drug use and addiction through its research funding. Over the years, NIDA-supported researchers have made significant contributions to the field, including identifying the role of neurotransmitter systems and neuroplastic changes in addiction. They have also studied the impact of social determinants of health and genetic influences on substance use disorders. NIDA has also played a crucial role in developing evidence-based prevention interventions and expanding access to treatment options such as medications and behavioral therapies. NIDA is actively pursuing scientific opportunities to develop medications and innovative approaches for the treatment of various substance use disorders. Moving forward, NIDA aims to continue its efforts in advancing addiction science, promoting health equity, and providing compassionate and evidence-based care for individuals with substance use disorders.
ISSN:0002-953X
1535-7228
DOI:10.1176/appi.ajp.20230880