IU's Part in Fighting This Epidemic
Teams of researchers are leading work around stigma, new treatment options, prevention and harm reduction, law and policy, and the economic impact of the SUDs crisis and how it is affecting our workforce, and racial and ethnic disparities found in SUDs as well as the racial barriers in substance use research
As the Responding to the Addictions Crisis Grand Challenge sets a pace for research activity that understands lives are on the line, this Grand Challenge is bringing together state and local government as well as business and nonprofit leaders to advance strategies that are helping the countless individuals, families, employees, and businesses suffering as a result of the SUDs crisis.
The IU Responding to the Addictions Crisis initiative focuses on six areas:
Data Science and Analysis
To inform community leaders, health professionals and policymakers around the state, we need a clear picture of what is driving this epidemic — and where it’s headed.
Education, Training and Certification
Equip current and future health care professionals with the skills and tools needed to serve as a crucial lifeline to those struggling with addiction.
Policy Analysis, Economics, and Law
Armed with data, we are working with Indiana legislators to develop effective and compassionate policies that tackle our state’s crisis.
Basic, Applied, and Translational Research
Recognizing that addiction is a disease, we seek to uncover the interwoven forces — both biological and environmental — that drive substance use disorders.
Community engagement/workforce development
Working together with partners in communities across the state, we are creating and implementing innovative approaches to fight addiction and mitigate its devastating consequences.
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
DEI projects focus on reducing racial and ethnic disparities found in substance use disorders and eradicating the racial barriers in substance use research.
