Substance Use Disorders

Substance use disorders threaten the health of millions of Americans every year. They disrupt families, impact communities, and cost lives. Rollins researchers are working to understand causes, provide policy guidance, and lend expertise to this pressing topic.
"We need vast expansion in treatments. We need harm reduction. We need a comprehensive approach that really does have to be grounded in public health."
Stephen Patrick, MD, Chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management
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Substance use disorders impact people from all income levels, racial backgrounds, and regions. Help save lives, improve understanding, and contribute to public health research.