The University of Washington is a world leader in addiction research in disciplines ranging from the molecular to societal levels.  In 2007, the UW was named one of the top ten universities for drug and alcohol graduate programs by U.S. News & World Report. Funding from NIH and other sponsors brings in over $43 million dollars annually to support the work of collaborative centers, independent researchers, and graduate and postdoctoral education in addiction.

The Confederation of Northwest Addiction Research Centers was established in 2006 to enhance coordination among addiction research centers and training programs affiliated with the University of Washington.  Through the diverse strengths of its members and a collaborative approach to addressing addiction, the Confederation will impact:

• Research and knowledge development that crosses multiple disciplines
• Training of tomorrow's addiction research workforce
• Treatment and care of individuals and families coping with addiction

News from the Confederation

Conjoint 556:  Addiction: Mechanisms, Prevention, Treatment. This course will be presented in Fall Quarter, 2008, with lectures by faculty representing numerous discliplines and UW reseach centers. The course is open to any interested graduate or senior undergraduate student. Richard Catalano, Professor in the UW School of Social Work is the course instructor. The 2008 syllabus will be posted here soon. To view the 2007 lectures and readings, please see the 2007 Course description & syllabus.

Researcher Directory
Addiction Researchers
at the UW

Seminars & Events
UW and local seminars,
other training opportunities

How You Can Help
Support Addiction Research
at the UW (pending)