Addiction is a chronic, relapsing disorder characterized by compulsive drug-seeking despite harmful consequences. Our scientists and engineers are collaborating on a new initiative to develop a fundamental understanding of the biological underpinnings of addiction and create new scientifically-driven strategies to treat this complex disorder.
Addiction
$800B
Annual costs related to crime, lost work productivity, and health care in the US due to the the abuse of prescription and illicit drugs, alcohol, and tobacco.
SOURCE: NIDADeaths Per 100,000 US population (2017)
SOURCE: CDC1 in 5
1 in 5 children grow up in a home affected by addiction.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics
Featured Researcher
Ann Graybiel
Ann Graybiel studies the neural basis of learning and action strategies relevant to decision-making, making and breaking habits, affective state, and brain disorders.