Nora Volkow

Nora Volkow is a prominent scientist and the director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) in the United States. She is known for her pioneering research on the effects of drugs on the brain and how addiction develops. Volkow's work has helped to improve understanding of how substance use disorders affect behavior and health. She advocates for effective treatment strategies and public health policies to address addiction. Her contributions have significantly influenced both scientific research and societal approaches to drug use and rehabilitation.