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 conducts research that addresses substance use in Alaska. Research activities center around the stimulation and coordination of interprofessional and collaborative applied health research exchanges to identify community-based solutions and prepare our workforce to ,eet the public health challenges in our state.

CAAS is located on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus in the Professional Studies Building, Suite 206. Please direct questions about CAAS to co-directors, Kathi Trawver or Travis Hedwig.

Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
University of Alaska Anchorage
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 that helps reduce the public and community health harms associated with substance use drinking and drug use and lessens the impact of substance abuse in the state.