Outreach The Bowles Center for Alcohol Studies is dedicated to the prevention, through education and advocacy, of substance abuse, alcoholism and fetal alcohol syndrome. Faculty are developing curriculums for NC educators to use in teaching the effects of alcohol. Faculty serve on state and national organizations involved in the prevention and treatment of substance abuse and abuse-related birth defects. Faculty advise state legislators regarding drunk driving laws, treatment for the state prison population, and other substance abuse related matters. Our website provides information on alcohol in the brain, liver, and fetus, featuring a slide-show presentation on fetal alcohol syndrome .
Educational speakers are available for civic, social and community organizations.
The treatment approach is based on the most recent scientific research and outcome data available. ASAP allows individuals to remain in their jobs, live at home, and receive the treatment they need to return to full social and psychological functioning. Provides an evidence-based approach to outpatient substance abuse treatment. The program is individualized, with services tailored to the patient's needs and level of motivation. Multidisciplinary teams of therapists and physicians use the latest research to diagnose and treat addiction.