Nora's Blog | NIDA

Dr. Volkow highlights important work being done at NIDA and other news related to the science of drug use and addiction.

NIDA small business grants support AI startups

 |  Forward-thinking entrepreneurs are using cutting-edge technology to improve addiction research and tackle drug diversion.

“Unlocking Insights” challenge winners show value of All of Us dataset for addiction science

 |  Genetic predictors of substance misuse and unexpected links between BMI and overdose were among the findings by winners.

Could psychedelics harness neuroplasticity to treat addiction and other mental illness?

 |  Psychedelics are potentially promising treatments, but research is needed to better understand how they work.

Gambling disorder in the age of mobile sports betting

 |  Research is needed to better understand, prevent, and treat gambling disorder.

Toward the development of e-cigarettes as smoking-cessation therapeutics

September 8, 2025 | Developing an FDA-approved e-cigarette for smoking cessation could improve public health.