University Support for Drug Demand Reduction And Substance Use Disorder Treatment and Prevention Programs

As a key activity, INL promotes the development of substance use disorder studies programs at universities around the world to further develop a trained professional workforce for prevention, treatment and recovery programs. In addition, INL encourages applied research to assess the effectiveness of drug demand reduction efforts, advocates government and community support for evidence based drug demand reduction programs, and fosters the development of a worldwide network including professionals and academic experts focused on drug use.

The purpose of this project is to promote the creation and networking of substance use disorder studies researchers and programs in universities in Latin America and the Caribbean, Asia and the Pacific, Africa and Eastern Europe. The recipient will also support existing drug use studies programs with technical assistance and mentoring of program directors. In addition, the recipients will advocate for government use of evidence based substance use disorder prevention programs and treatment as well as work towards applied research to advance the substance use disorder field for prevention, treatment and recovery.