The Institute carries out a large variety of programs to ensure the rapid dissemination of research information and its implementation in policy and practice.Further information on NIDA research and other activities can be found on the NIDA home page at <a href="http://www.nida.nih.gov.">http://www.nida.nih.gov.</a> Fact sheets on health effects of drugs of abuse and other topics can be ordered free of charge, in English and Spanish, f