In Case You Haven't Heard…

Now the National Advisory Council on Drug Abuse (NACDA) has a working group made up of people with “lived or living experience with substance use.” The new group will help the council, which is operated by the National Institute on Drug Abuse, by providing input to help the agency “co‐create standards for engagement in research for individuals with lived or living experience with substance use.” NIDA is is seeking individuals with current or former experience with either substance use or substance use disorder (SUD), or as a caregiver of someone who does. Applications are due January 10, 2025. Additional details on expectations for the workgroup and how to apply can be found here .