Dr. Nora Volkow

Dr. Nora Volkow is a prominent psychiatrist and neuroscientist known for her research on addiction and the brain. She serves as the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), where she focuses on understanding how drugs affect brain function and decision-making. Her work has significantly advanced our knowledge of the neurobiology of addiction, contributing to more effective treatments and policies. Dr. Volkow advocates for integrating science and public health approaches to address addiction, emphasizing the importance of treating it as a complex brain disorder rather than a moral failure.