New research partnership to tackle drug and alcohol addiction
NIHR and the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) are collaborating to support UK researchers to develop the skills to deliver innovative drug and alcohol addiction research.
Problematic alcohol and drug use takes a devastating toll across the UK, claiming over 15,000 lives each year and placing immense strain on public services. Strengthening prevention, treatment and recovery pathways is essential to reduce harm and save lives. It can also help to prevent future chronic and acute conditions - a core priority within the government’s health mission.
In order to address this issue, a UK-wide partnership, supported by the devolved governments in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland, the Addiction Healthcare Goals (AHG) Research Leadership Programme will provide over £10m of funding to stimulate growth, capacity and research careers in drug and alcohol addiction.