Jul 6, 2020 · Why is adolescence a critical time for preventing drug addiction? As noted previously, early use of drugs increases a person's chances of becoming addicted. …

Sep 26, 2024 · Researchers are developing and testing new ways to prevent substance use, addiction, and other substance-related harms.

NIDA's mission is to advance science on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of the …

Jul 2, 2025 · The cascade of care for addiction and overdose begins with primary prevention and proceeds through treatment into sustained recovery. Prevention, treatment, and recovery are …

Jan 8, 2025 · This past year, NIDA commemorated its 50th anniversary, which made me reflect on how far addiction science has come in a half century—from the barest beginnings of an …

Jul 6, 2020 · Can addiction be treated successfully? Yes, addiction is a treatable disorder. Research on the science of addiction and the treatment of substance use disorders has led to …

Jun 6, 2018 · Provides an overview of drug use and addiction, including what happens in the brain during drug use, why some people become addicted while others don't, and the importance of …

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Jul 6, 2020 · Drugs, Brains, and Behavior: The Science of Addiction Advancing Addiction Science and Practical Solutions Leading the Search for Scientific Solutions To address all aspects of …

Drug addiction is a preventable disease. Results from NIDA-funded research have shown that prevention programs involving families, schools, communities, and the media are effective in …