The Institute at a Glance

The Institute for the Study of Addiction (recently approved by the Idaho Board of Education) is a joint endeavor of the Colleges of Education and Health Sciences to provide coordinated and complementary information dissemination and professional development opportunities for addictions prevention and treatment professionals.  Given the insidious foothold of addictions in the American population, the ongoing health risks associated with addictions, and the infusion of government funding available to address these issues, cooperative study of addiction is of vital importance.

The Institute's MISSION is to:

• Enhance opportunities for BSU addictions related training in the community, state, and region,      and streamline current BSU programming in addictions and substance abuse prevention and treatment,
• Expand information dissemination to meet growing needs in the Treasure Valley , state, and region, and
• Directly contribute to the University's mission of a Metropolitan Research University of Distinction through research initiatives.

Leadership Team: Georgia Girvan is Director of the Idaho Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource Network Center (RADAR).  Dr. Ken Coll is the Institute’s Director and Dr. Diana Doumas is the Associate Director, Dr. Susan Esp is the Addictions Studies Coordinator.

Research Grants/Contracts

Dr. Diana Doumas, Principal Investigator

Prevention of High-Risk Drinking in Freshman Student Athletes: An Online Personalized Feedback Approach, (6/07-6/09). Grant to Prevent High-Risk Drinking or Violent Behavior among College Students, United States Department of Education. Award: $183K.

Dr. Ken Coll, Program Evaluator

Evaluation of the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare’s “Building on Each Other’s Strengths’ Children and Family Mental Health Initiative (10/02-10/08).  Outcome evaluation of changes in academic, mental health, and family functioning for youth struggling with Serious Emotional Disturbances. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Services (SAMHSA). Award: $205K.

Service Grants/Contracts

Georgia Girvan, Director

Regional Alcohol and Drug Awareness Resource(RADAR) Network Center ), Flow-though State funds through Health and Human Services. Award 150K annually.  Alcohol and other drug information dissemination and support for citizens in the state of Idaho .

Student and faculty Research Awards

The Institute for the Study of Addiction is accepting applications for student and faculty research awards. Research awards are available to support student and faculty travel to present addictions-related research at state, regional, and national conferences. Awards may also be available to support conducting addictions-related research.

Visit us online at:  http://education.boisestate.edu/instituteforthestudyofaddiction