Substance abuse is one of the primary health issues and social problems confronting our nation.
Effective treatment of substance abuse, however, is impeded by the shortage of well-trained addictions treatment professionals. The Center for Addictions Technology, Education and Evaluation achieves these objectives by developing and delivering curricula in addictions for students and practitioners in health and human service. The Training Consortium is responsible for implementing the Center for Addictions Technology, Education and Evaluation 's educational programs. The Center for Addictions Technology, Education and Evaluation is administered by Governors State University, a state university with a history of using innovative instructional technologies to deliver education on addictions at the bachelor's and master's degree levels. Center for Family Health -a training and treatment center specializing in marriage and family therapy.