Research

Queensland Alcohol and Drug Research and Education Centre

The Queensland Alcohol and Drug Research and Education Centre (QADREC) was established in 1996 as a cooperative venture between Queensland Health and the University of Queensland. The centre provides

teaching in alcohol and drug related areas for undergraduate and post graduate programs
training for professionals responding to alcohol and drug problems
research in alcohol and drug related areas
support for resource development.

The Centre for Drug and Alcohol Studies has developed a Charter of Services, and has identified its core business objectives as:

Research into the prevalence, causes and effects of alcohol and other drug problems, and their prevention and treatment, and dissemination of best-practice findings
Strategic initiatives, including the development of a co-ordinated response to alcohol and drug issues
Service development, through the provision of technical support and assistance with evaluation methodology, service reviews, and change management
Publication of research papers, reviews, clinical protocols, and technical reports
Education and training on alcohol and other drug prevention and treatment.