Addiction, Opioids & Public Health | Dr. Nora Volkow on the Science of Drug Abuse

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The Director's Desk

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The Director’s Desk is the official podcast of the National Institutes of Health, hosted by NIH Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya. Join Dr. Bhattacharya as he speaks with NIH researchers, leaders, and community members about their work, experiences, and the science driving medical progress. Get an inside look at the people and stories shaping the future of biomedical research.

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Addiction, Opioids & Public Health | Dr. Nora Volkow on the Science of Drug Abuse

The Director's Desk

41 minutes 52 seconds

4 months ago

Addiction, Opioids & Public Health | Dr. Nora Volkow on the Science of Drug Abuse

In this episode of The Director's Desk, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, Director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), sits down with Dr. Nora Volkow, Director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) at the NIH. Together, they explore the science behind addiction, the ongoing opioid crisis, and the groundbreaking research shaping the future of drug abuse prevention and treatment.🔬 Topics Covered:-The biology of addiction-The opioid epidemic and its public health impact-NIH research on substance use disorders-Policy, stigma, and innovation in addiction science📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe/follow for more in-depth conversations on public health, biomedical research, and science policy.