About the Center

The Center on Drug and Alcohol Research (CDAR) was formed in 1990. CDAR conducts research into the biological, psychological, sociological, epidemiological and clinical aspects of substance use disorders, related behaviors and consequences. The Center faculty successfully compete for federal, state and private research funding to support their work.  Focal topics include development of novel treatments for substance use disorders, improving treatment outcomes, addressing infectious diseases associated with drug use, harm reduction approaches, criminal justice involvement, intimate partner violence, substance use in rural areas  and policy.


Our multidisciplinary center also provides consultation services to public agencies and state and local government. The Center has a history of providing training on evidence-based treatment, intervention and prevention approaches, as well as providing service to the local, state and national service providers and policy makers.
 

Faculty and Center Associates

Meet the Faculty and Associates involved with the research conducted in the center.

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Participate in Current Research Studies

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Current Research Studies

Research Projects

CDAR Projects

Behavioral Health Outcome Studies

Explore the research projects centered on behavioral health conducted by the center.

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Continuing Education

The University of Kentucky Center on Drug and Alcohol Research has designed an educational activity to provide useful and the most up-to-date information about best practices for office-based opioid addiction treatment.  

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