About the Institute

At the Institute for Drug and Alcohol Studies, we seek to explore the complex problems of alcohol, tobacco and other drugs through a multidisciplinary program of research and training. To carry out this mission, we have established the following six goals:

1. To advance multidisciplinary research and scholarship on alcohol, tobacco and other drug problems.

2. To facilitate the application of new knowledge to the development of effective prevention, treatment and policy interventions.

3. To promote the adoption of evidence-based practices, including research on effective methods of disseminating treatment and prevention programs.

4. To work with community-based programs to ensure that federal and private resources are attracted to the commonwealth of Virginia for innovative treatment and prevention programs.

5. To ensure that students and trainees at VCU receive the highest quality training based on the latest advancements in substance abuse research.

6. To develop outreach programs to bring the resources of the Institute to communities throughout the commonwealth.