Identify the social, historical, political and cultural aspects that contribute to substance abuse and related problems. Develop clinical models designed to prevent and treat substance abuse. Propose and incorporate social policies that may prevent substance abuse. Through the Center s educational and innovative social research efforts, researchers examine problems and also attempt to identify solutions. Social, historical, political, and cultural research taking place at the Center describes and examines diverse aspects of the Mexican-American and Latino population.
Data related to the research efforts is preserved through the national archives.