The Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) is dedicated to advancing research and training that improves the well-being of people and communities impacted by substance use and addiction.
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) is an internationally-renowned research center in the field of addiction.
Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies
Brown University’s Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies (CAAS) is an internationally-renowned research center in the field of addiction.
EXPLORE CAAS
Widely considered the top postdoctoral addiction research training program in the nation, the center has enjoyed continuous federal funding since 1987.
CAAS is home to world-renowned public health researchers in the field of addiction and substance use.
Recent Announcements
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National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA)
Dr. Zelaya Receives National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) Distinguished Early-Career Award
CAAS is thrilled to celebrate our Assistant Professor David G. Zelaya, Ph.D. for receiving the 2026 National Latinx Psychological Association (NLPA) Distinguished Early-Career Award!
This award reflects the heart, dedication, and impactful work Dr. Zelaya brings to our community and the field every day. We couldn't be prouder to see him celebrated at the 2026 NLPA Conference in Denver, CO this October.
Congratulations, Dr. Zelaya!
This award reflects the heart, dedication, and impactful work Dr. Zelaya brings to our community and the field every day. We couldn't be prouder to see him celebrated at the 2026 NLPA Conference in Denver, CO this October.
Congratulations, Dr. Zelaya!
September 11, 2026
News from SPH
Rethinking drinking
New research shows that no level of alcohol consumption is good for you, with mortality risks jumping sharply after just one drink per day. Professor Christopher Kahler breaks down the health hazards of moderate drinking and shares realistic strategies for reducing your risk.
A new study co-authored by CAAS faculty member David Zelaya, Ph.D. in American Psychologist, the flagship journal of the American Psychological Association, explores mental health disparities among transgender and nonbinary patients residing in trans-protective environments.
CAAS Affiliated Centers
The Alcohol Research Center on HIV (ARCH) is a multidisciplinary program project grant focused on reducing the impact of alcohol on the breadth and depth of the HIV epidemic.
The COBRE Center for Addiction and Disease Risk Exacerbation (CADRE) focuses on understanding the mechanisms through which substance use (SU) increases the risk for and progression of chronic disease.