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

Featured Researcher
Ed Boyden
Ed Boyden develops novel tools that image and map the activity of the brain with the aim of repairing neural circuits.
$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: NIDA1 in 5
1 in 5 children grow up in a home affected by addiction.
Source: American Academy of Pediatrics