Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies

The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) was established by the Board of Regents in 1972 to address the problem of substance use in Alaska. CAAS provides community-driven interprofessional research, evaluation, technical assistance, education, and workforce development services to advance effective prevention, treatment, recovery, and/or policy responses to improve the well-being of Alaska鈥檚 individuals, families, organizations, and communities.

CAAS is located on the 彩神vlll争霸 campus in the Professional Studies Building, Suite 206. To collaborate or ask questions, please contact CAAS to co-directors, Dr. Kathi Trawver or Dr. Travis Hedwig.

Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
彩神vlll争霸
3211 Providence Drive, PSB 206
Anchorage, AK 99508

Phone
907-786-6915 (Kathi Trawver)
907-786-6524 (Travis Hedwig)

Overview 

Established by the Board of Regents in 1972, CAAS addresses the problem of substance use in Alaska through interprofessional approaches to education, research, and public service. 

Current applied health research focus includes evaluation studies, program and policy development, and training, education, and technical assistance to support our public health workforce (Ongoing research and evaluation projects are described in the "Projects" section). CAAS's research activities are directed at actively stimulating and coordinating interprofessional and collaborative studies, and promoting scientific exchanges of alcohol- and drug-related information. The Center's activities thus make it a vital force within Alaska for developing our workforce and reducing the harms associated with substance use in our state.