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MissionIt is our mission to promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities affected by subtance use and related conditions in Alabama and beyond.
VisionIt is our vision to be a globally recognized center for innovation, state of the science, and culturally responsible research that is focused on substance use disorders and related conditions.
ValuesOur core values promote a cultural of mutual respect, driving innovation through collaboration, remaining inclusive in all endeavors, and upholding intergrity in our actions.
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One ofUA's Latest Research Endeavors
Established and endorsed by the University of Alabama System Board of Trustees in March 2022, our initiative operates within the Capstone College of Nursing as one of UA’s latest research endeavors. We are enthusiastic about gaining recognition for pioneering, culturally sensitive research on substance use and associated conditions. Our overarching goal is to advance the health and welfare of individuals and communities within Alabama and beyond. Through our research, we aspire to diminish health disparities, enhance health equity, and tackle the social determinants influencing health outcomes.
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“We are eager and excited to become recognized for innovative, state of the science and culturally responsive research as it pertains to substance use and related conditions. It is our mission to promote the health and well-being of individuals and communities in Alabama and beyond.”