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class="main inner"> <a id="main-content" tabindex="-1"></a> <div class="above-content relative"> <div> <div id="block-nidapagetitle"> <div class="page-banner"> <div class="page-banner--title"> <h1 class="h1"> <span>Frequently Asked Questions</span> </h1> </div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="main-wrapper"> <div class="layout-center-content "> <div> <div class="content-river"> <div id="block-nida-vic-adaptive-system-main"> <article data-history-node-id="2777"> <div> <div><div class="content-accordion-toggle-wrapper"><button class="button content-accordion-toggle button--small">Expand All</button> </div><dl class="ckeditor-accordion"><dt>What is the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)? What does NIDA do?</dt><dd><p>The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) is a federal scientific research institute and the world鈥檚 largest funder of biomedical research on drug use and addiction. NIDA鈥檚 mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. NIDA is one of 27 Institutes and Centers that comprise the National Institutes of Health, part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.</p><p>NIDA supports and conducts a wide range of preclinical, clinical, and population-level research to address key questions about drug use and health. NIDA then disseminates key findings of the research it supports to the public, health professionals, researchers, policymakers, and other stakeholders. Learn more about NIDA鈥檚 priority research areas outlined in the <a href="/about-nida/2022-2026-strategic-plan/directors-message" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida/2022-2026-strategic-plan/directors-message">2022-2026 NIDA Strategic Plan</a>.</p><p>Founded in 1974, NIDA has been directed by <a href="/about-nida/directors-page" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida/directors-page">Nora D. Volkow, M.D.</a>, since 2003. Learn more about NIDA鈥檚 organization and activities on the <a href="/about-nida" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida">About NIDA</a> page.</p></dd><dt>How does NIDA fund research?</dt><dd><p>Part of the National Institutes of Health and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, NIDA is a publicly funded federal research institute. NIDA funds meritorious and innovative biomedical research projects that support its mission. NIDA鈥檚 mission is to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health.</p><p>Find more information on NIDA research opportunities, initiatives, and policies at the <a href="/funding" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/funding">NIDA Grants and Funding</a> page. Find more information on NIH research opportunities, initiatives, and policies鈥攊ncluding instructions on how to apply for funding鈥攁t the <a href="https://www.nih.gov/grants-funding" data-mce-href="https://www.nih.gov/grants-funding">NIH Grants and Funding</a> site.</p></dd><dt>Where can I find substance use treatment or other medical help for myself or a loved one?</dt><dd><p>NIDA is a biomedical research organization and does not provide personalized medical advice, treatment, counselling, or referral services.</p><ul><li><strong>IN AN EMERGENCY: </strong>If you or someone you know is experiencing severe symptoms or is in immediate danger, please seek immediate medical attention by calling 911 or visiting an emergency department. Poison control can be reached at 1-800-222-1222 or <a href="https://www.poison.org/" data-mce-href="http://www.poison.org">poison.org</a>.</li><li><strong>NEED SUPPORT NOW? </strong>If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, help is available. Call or text 988 or chat <a href="https://988lifeline.org/">988lifeline.org</a> to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. 988 connects you with a trained crisis counselor who can help.</li><li><strong>FIND TREATMENT: </strong>For referrals to substance use and mental health treatment programs, call the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration National Helpline <a href="tel:1-800-662-4357" data-mce-href="tel:1-800-662-4357">1-800-662-HELP (4357)</a> or visit <a href="https://www.findtreatment.gov/">FindTreatment.gov</a>.</li><li>For other personal medical advice, please speak to a health care provider. Find more health resources on <a href="https://www.usa.gov/health" originalsrc="https://www.usa.gov/health" shash="BCuwyTKLkTGAb/nknfiaF2ZbuMPleAKVBSpBh8ID9MHV3PzQ2eDHbupb4SPEBiI4Y01/F8GKZOg5iZlyNFnoGM6M3KGjr4XvLofaDIQNSADxUUS+kfMGez8nH9ifQYkTxoCGgFe9qkRsyIjND1QrMrW3wPs/D5Y4micGLwXxUfs=" title="Original URL: https://www.usa.gov/health Click to follow link.">USA.gov</a>.</li></ul><p>The emergency and referral resources listed above are available to individuals located in the United States and are not operated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). Information provided by NIDA is not a substitute for professional medical care.</p></dd><dt>How can I participate in a clinical trial?</dt><dd><p>NIDA supports studies taking place around the world and conducts clinical research studies at its Intramural Research Program in Baltimore, Maryland. Learn more about participating in <a href="/research/clinical-research/clinical-trials" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/research/clinical-research/clinical-trials">NIDA-funded or conducted clinical trials</a>.</p></dd><dt>How can I stay updated on NIDA news and activities?</dt><dd><ul><li>Sign up for <a href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNIHNIDA/subscriber/new?qsp=USNIHNIDA_3" data-mce-href="https://public.govdelivery.com/accounts/USNIHNIDA/subscriber/new?qsp=USNIHNIDA_3">NIDA email updates</a> based on your interests (Educator & Youth Resources, Medical Professional Resources, Research Professional Resources, News & Events, and more).</li><li>Follow NIDA on <a href="https://twitter.com/NIDAnews" data-mce-href="https://twitter.com/NIDAnews">Twitter</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NIDANIH" data-mce-href="https://www.facebook.com/NIDANIH">Facebook</a>, <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-national-institute-on-drug-abuse-nida" 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data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals">NIDAMED</a>.</li><li>Discover the latest updates on NIDA research on the <a href="/news-events" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/news-events">News and Events</a> page and on <a href="/about-nida/noras-blog" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/about-nida/noras-blog">Nora鈥檚 Blog</a>.</li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://www.hhs.gov/overdose-prevention/" data-mce-href="https://www.hhs.gov/overdose-prevention/">Overdose Prevention</a> from the Department of Health and Human Services.</li><li>Learn more about substance use treatment, prevention, recovery support, and related services from the <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/" data-mce-href="http://www.samhsa.gov/">Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the health effects of alcohol and alcohol use disorder from the <a href="https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/" data-mce-href="http://www.niaaa.nih.gov/">National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism</a>.</li><li>Learn more about the approval and regulation of prescription medicines from the <a href="https://www.fda.gov/" data-mce-href="https://www.fda.gov/">Food and Drug Administration</a>.</li><li>Learn more about efforts to measure, prevent, and address public health impacts of substance use from the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/" data-mce-href="http://www.cdc.gov/">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention</a>.</li><li>Learn more about controlled substance law and regulation enforcement from the <a href="https://www.dea.gov/" data-mce-href="http://www.dea.gov/">Drug Enforcement Administration</a>.</li><li>Learn more about policies impacting substance use from the <a href="https://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp" data-mce-href="http://www.whitehouse.gov/ondcp">Office of National Drug Control Policy</a>.</li></ul></dd><dt>What employment, training, and volunteer opportunities does NIDA offer?</dt><dd><ul><li>Find currently open positions and learn more about <a href="/about-nida/working-nida" data-mce-href="https://www.drugabuse.gov/about-nida/working-nida">Working at NIDA</a>.</li><li>Learn more about <a href="https://irp.drugabuse.gov/organization/careers/" data-mce-href="https://irp.drugabuse.gov/organization/careers/">Careers at the NIDA Intramural Research Program</a>.</li><li>Find additional <a href="/research/research-training-career-development" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/research/research-training-career-development">Research Training and Career Development</a> information for careers in substance use research and addiction medicine.</li><li>Explore <a href="/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/nidamed-medical-health-professionals/health-professions-education">Health Professions Education</a> resources from NIDAMED to access training opportunities, including CME and CE activities.</li><li>Learn more about volunteering opportunities and other <a href="https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/get-involved-nih/public-involvement-nih" data-mce-href="https://www.nih.gov/about-nih/what-we-do/get-involved-nih/public-involvement-nih">Public Involvement with NIH</a>.</li></ul></dd><dt>How can I find support for my project?</dt><dd><p>NIDA funds meritorious and innovative biomedical research projects that support its mission to advance science on drug use and addiction and to apply that knowledge to improve individual and public health. Find more information on NIDA research opportunities, initiatives, and policies at the <a href="/funding" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">NIDA Grants and Funding</a> page. Find more information on NIH research opportunities, initiatives, and policies鈥攊ncluding instructions on how to apply for funding鈥攁t the <a href="https://grants.nih.gov/funding/nih-guide-for-grants-and-contracts" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">NIH Grants and Funding</a> site. For questions about specific funding opportunity announcements, please contact the listed program official.</p><p>For more information about funding for public health programs, see the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/grants/index.html" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Grants</a> page. For additional federal funding opportunities for programs related to substance use, see the <a href="https://www.samhsa.gov/grants" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grants</a> page.</p></dd><dt>Where can I find statistics related to substance use?</dt><dd><p>For the latest findings and statistics from NIDA research, please visit NIDA鈥檚 <a href="/news-events" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/news-events">News and Events</a> page. For more information on drug overdose death statistics, please visit the <a href="/research-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates" data-mce-href="https://nida.nih.gov/research-topics/trends-statistics/overdose-death-rates" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">Overdose Death Rates</a> page or explore information from the <a href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/drug-overdose-deaths.htm" data-mce-href="https://www.cdc.gov/nchs/nvss/drug-overdose-deaths.htm" rel="noreferrer" target="_blank">National Center for Health Statistics</a> at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. 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