Nora Volkow

Director, National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)

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Born: March 27, 1956, Mexico City

Education: New York University, National Autonomous University of Mexico, Modern American School

Last updated Nov 2, 2026

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Weight-loss drugs show broad power to prevent and reduce addiction

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As of May 2026: Advocating for expanded GLP-1 addiction research

Drugs designed to control blood sugar and shrink waistlines may also quiet the cravings that drive addiction. A March 4 BMJ study of more than 600,000 U.S. veterans found GLP-1 users were 14 percent less likely to develop a new substance use disorder.

Updated May 30