Background and purpose

Much of the illness, disability and death burden of Americans is associated with use of alcohol, tobacco, and other psychoactive drugs. Physicians should play a role in the prevention and treatment of problems caused by these substances. A solid educational base is required to be effective in this arena. This base includes concepts developed and taught by the behavioral, biological, clinical and community health sciences. The Office of Addiction Medicine and Prevention brings together persons from these areas to enhance teaching and research efforts (including undergraduate, post graduate, and continuing education).

Objectives

Facilitate and coordinate College teaching (at all levels) and research efforts in alcohol, tobacco, and other psychoactive drug related problems.

Assist in development and preparation of research proposals in alcohol, tobacco, and other psychoactive drug related problems.

Coordinate resources in alcohol, tobacco, and other drug related problems which exist in the consortium universities and affiliated hospitals.

Assist local treatment agencies develop and evaluate treatment programs

Develop and sponsor research and treatment training programs

Members

Office members are recruited from faculty and addiction professionals throughout the region. Interdisciplinary membership allows members to work together on areas of common interest in teaching, research and service.

Director

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