NIDA Drug Topic & Information

Learn the facts about the most commonly used drugs. Each drug page includes a brief overview of the effects of the drug on the brain and body, statistics and trends, and relevant publications and articles written by NIDA researchers and scientists.

https://www.drugabuse.gov/drug-topics

Addiction Science

Drug addiction is a complex disease, but can be treated.

Prevention

NIDA's prevention research program focuses on risks for drug use and other problem behaviors.

Recovery

Recovery is a process of change through which people improve their health and wellness.

Treatment

There are many options that have been successful in treating drug addiction.