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Narcotics research, rehabilitation, and treatment. Hearings, Ninety ...

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472Lastly, I might mention the program being conducted at the AddictionResearch Center b.v Dr. WilHam Martin to develop improved methods of determiningthe abuse potential of drugs before they become problems on the street orin the clinic, <strong>and</strong> to study pharmacological <strong>treatment</strong>s for narcotic addiction.Dr. Martin <strong>and</strong> his associates are inv^estigating the conditions vmder which animalswill self-administer drugs <strong>and</strong> are determining to what extent each drug inducesphysical <strong>and</strong> psychological dependence, behavioral toxicity, <strong>and</strong> harmful physiologicaleffects. At this point, I would like to introduce Dr. William Martin, whocan tell you in more detail about these <strong>research</strong> programs.Question 1. What is the total amount of money that has been spent on narcoticaddiction <strong>and</strong> drug abuse <strong>research</strong> from 1968 through 1971 <strong>and</strong> what is the projectionfor fiscal 19721Answer. The total amounts spent on narcotic addiction <strong>and</strong> drug abuse <strong>research</strong>within the Division of Narcotic Addiction <strong>and</strong> Drug Abuse, <strong>and</strong> related projectsfunded by other divisions, from 1968 through 1970, <strong>and</strong> the projections for 1971<strong>and</strong> 1972 are itemized as follows:Thous<strong>and</strong>s of dollars19681. Research grants:DNADAOther divisions.. .2. Contracts (marihuana study)3. Intramural <strong>research</strong> (addiction <strong>research</strong> center)Lexington, Ky4. Other dir operations (operating costs within Divisionof Narcotic Addiction <strong>and</strong> Drug Abuse)Total Institute, drug abuse <strong>research</strong> activities

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