Division on Addiction

The Division on Addiction is a non-profit research center based in Medford, Massachusetts. Employing a small team of three, the organization is dedicated to alleviating addiction-related burdens through a multifaceted approach that encompasses research, education, training, and public outreach. The Division's research delves into various facets of addiction, encompassing substance-related issues such as alcohol and opioid use, as well as behavioral addictions like gambling. Their educational efforts are diverse, ranging from resources for elementary school students to advanced courses offered through Harvard Medical School's Continuing Medical Education program. They also organize international conferences to foster global collaboration and knowledge sharing. Committed to transparency and accessibility, the Division on Addiction has launched several unique initiatives. BASIS (basisonline.org) provides concise reviews and summaries of addiction-related publications, enhancing public health literacy. Expressions of Addiction (expressionsofaddiction.com) leverages the power of art to broaden understanding of addiction within the general public. The Transparency Project (thetransparencyproject.org) stands as a groundbreaking platform, offering a publicly accessible repository of datasets collected by addiction researchers worldwide. For more information about the Division on Addiction and its initiatives, please visit their website at http://www.divisiononaddiction.org/.