National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) ^Investor

The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a United States federal-government research institute that aims to advance scientific knowledge on the causes and consequences of drug use and addiction. As one of the National Institutes of Health, NIDA's main goal is to improve individual and public health by applying this knowledge. NIDA has been supporting scientific research on drug use and addiction for 50 years and has highlighted the need for greater education, training, and policies to support physician intervention in addiction. Additionally, NIDA is involved in providing addiction treatment.