Research Organizations

College on Problems of Drug Dependence (CPDD)
This professional organization of scientists direct their research toward a better understanding of drug abuse and addiction.

Community Epidemiology Work Group (CEWG)
This is a network of researchers from major metropolitan areas of the U.S. who met semiannually to discuss the current drug abuse situation in their areas.

Drug Abuse Warning Network (DAWN)
This site provides information on DAWN, a national public health surveillance system that monitors trends in drug-related emergency department visits and deaths.