Ongoing Updates and Resources Related to 2025 Executive Orders

CPDD complies ongoing updates and resources related to 2025 Executive Orders, ensuring members stay informed about policy changes and implementation guidelines.

THE LATEST CPDD NEWS

Update on Federal Government Speaker Accommodations for the 2026 CPDD Annual Meeting

Submissions are now officially open for the Annual Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), taking place...

1st CPDD Animals in Research Policy Fellowship Submissions Now Open

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD), in partnership with Americans for Medical Progress (AMP), has launched the CPDD-AMP...

CPDD Introduces a New Professional Affiliate Level

CPDD has developed a new Professional affiliate level to expand access to CPDD membership. The Professional affiliate level will open...

#CPDD25 Annual Meeting Recap

June 14-18, 2025 | New Orleans, LA – The 87th Annual Scientific Meeting of the College on Problems of Drug...

Celebrating the 2025 CPDD Early Career Investigator Awardees

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) recognizes the next generation of our Early Career Investigators in substance use...

Researchers Unite in New Orleans for Groundbreaking Substance Use Disorder Symposium

Nearly 300 experts in substance use disorders convened at LSU Health Sciences Center for the CPDD-RSA-LSU Joint Program, a two-day...

#CPDD25 Attendees Support Odyssey House Louisiana with $1,000 Donation

The CPDD Community came together during the Annual Meeting to support a vital program in the New Orleans landscape —...

Honoring Achievement: Announcing the 2025 CPDD Awards for Excellence Recipients

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) proudly celebrates the outstanding individuals honored with the 2025 Awards for Excellence—recognizing...

Celebrating Excellence: Announcing the 2025 CPDD Travel Award Recipients Advancing the Future of Substance Use Disorder Research

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence recently announced the recipients of the 2025 Travel Awards. Each recipient will receive...

CPDD Advances National Advocacy for Addiction Research and Policy Reform

Over the past several months,CPDD Public Policy Committee has been at the forefront of national advocacy efforts to advance research...

Introducing the 2025-2026 President-Elect and New Board of Directors: A Vision for the Future

CPDD is proud to announce the 2025-2026 President-Elect and new Board of Directors members who will help guide our organization...

CPDD’s Response to NIH Indirect Cost Rate Changes & How You Can Help

CPDD is aware of the Supplemental Guidance to the 2024 NIH Grants Policy Statement: Indirect Cost Rates, released late Friday...

CPDD Adds New Resource for Early Career Members to Find Open Psychology PhD Positions

CPDD Adds New Resource for Early Career Members to Find Open Psychology PhD Positions Psychology PhD Wiki is a crowdsourced...

CPDD Community Update: Addressing NIH Program Changes and Ongoing Support

CPDD Community Update: Addressing NIH Program Changes and Ongoing Support We understand that the recent announcement regarding the halt of...

Announcing Eric Nestler, MD, PhD: #CPDD25 Featured Speaker

CPDD is excited to welcome Dr. Eric Nestler as a special feature speaker at the 87th CPDD Conference in New...

Reflecting on Our Achievements: A Parting Message from Outgoing CPDD President

Reflecting on Our Achievements: A Parting Message from Outgoing CPDD President Dear CPDD Members, Having recently ended my term as...

Establishment of the CPDD Robert Balster Mentorship Award

CPDD Renames the Mentorship Award to the Robert Balster Mentorship Award Brentwood, TN – July 30, 2024 – The College...

CPDD Statement on Psychedelics: Cautions and Support for More Investment in Psychedelic Research

CPDD Statement on Psychedelics: Cautions and Support for More Investment in Psychedelic Research CPDD supports expanded federal and private sector...

CPDD Unveils 2024 Recipients of Excellence Awards

Brentwood, TN - The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is proud to announce the 2024 Awards for Excellence...

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ABOUT THE COLLEGE

The College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD) is the oldest and largest organization in the US dedicated to advancing a scientific approach to substance use and addictive disorders. We actively promote basic scientific research in all aspects of substance abuse, and we facilitate the sharing of knowledge and new discoveries among scientists of diverse backgrounds, both nationally and internationally.

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DRUG POLICY STATEMENTS

A key part of CPDD’s mission is to provide both policymakers and the media with accurate, science-based position statements on matters of drug policy. Insofar as the common goal of all drug policy is to reduce harm and relieve suffering, we believe that the science often speaks for itself, and when presented in a balanced and nuanced manner, can help point the way to effective and reasonable public policy and advocacy initiatives.

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