RESEARCH FOCUS

Developing and Improving Addiction Treatment

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CRIA is at the forefront of testing and refining new treatment options for providers who deliver real-world intervention to patients experiencing alcohol and drug-related problems.

Clinical psychologists and others who have expanded their work to encompass training and intervention are studying addictive behaviors and developing treatments for clinicians to implement with patients fighting addictions.

Current treatment research

  • Research Training on Alcohol Etiology and Treatment
    10/5/26
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    This grant funds a postdoctoral training program for scientists planning a career in addictions research.

Research

Peter Thanos, PhD works with student.

CRIA has a strong, well-earned reputation for notable research on addiction issues. Our research is generously supported by federal, state and private funding sources.

About Us

RIA in the evening.

UB’s Clinical and Research Institute on Addictions (CRIA) is a long-standing national leader in the study of alcohol and substance abuse. For nearly 50 years, CRIA has conducted groundbreaking research on significant addiction issues, including:

Part of UB’s Downtown Campus, CRIA is a key contributor to UB’s reputation for research excellence and a proud member of the Buffalo Niagara Medical Campus.