About Us

Over the past years, America has made impressive progress in the fight against illegal drugs: Since 1979, the number of drug users has dropped from a high of 25 million users in 1979 to the current level of 19.5 million. These figures show that anti-drug efforts do make a difference. While this is impressive progress, the level of substance abuse remains unacceptably high.

The Institute for Behavior and Health, (IBH) encourages greater progress by focusing on national policies that emphasize prevention and investment in better treatment approaches. Non-partisan and non-political, IBH serves as a catalyst for change by encouraging dialogue and cooperation among government agencies, non-profits, research institutions and grassroots community groups. Established in 1978, IBH is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that does not provide drug prevention or treatment services but works to reduce substance abuse through the power of good ideas.