Mission Statement

NIDA's mission is to lead the Nation in bringing the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction. This charge has two critical components: The first is the strategic support and conduct of research across a broad range of disciplines. The second is ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination and use of the results of that research to significantly improve drug abuse and addiction prevention, treatment, and policy.

Contents

• NIDA: 25 Years of Progress
• Message From the Director
• Introduction
• NIDA Strategic Plan
• Five-Year Goal: To Significantly Reduce Drug Abuse and Addiction and Their Behavioral, Health, and Social Consequences
• Strategy 1: Give Communities Science-Based Tools To Prevent Drug Abuse and Addiction
• Strategy 2: Develop and Distribute Tools To Improve the Quality of Drug Abuse Treatment Nationwide
• Strategy 3: Educate the Public About Drug Abuse and Addiction
• Appendices
• Appendix 1: Participants in the Strategic Planning Process
• Appendix 2: Preparing for Progress: Crafting the Strategic Plan
• NIDA Milestones

This report is also available in PDF format, Bringing the Power of Science to Bear on Drug Abuse and Addiction: Five Year Strategic Plan, [PDF format, 128KB]

This publication is intended for public use and may be reproduced in whole or in part without permission from NIDA. Citation of the source is appreciated. Copies may be obtained from the National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug Information, P.O. Box 2345, Rockville, MD 20847-2345 (1-800-729-6686; 1-800-487-4889 for the deaf).

NIH Publication Number 00-4774
Printed September 2000