
Ways to Engage

Annual Public Lecture
Every year the MDT on Addiction invites a speaker to share their personal story of addiction with the public. Former speakers have been William Moyers, Maia Szalavitz, and Andrew Zimmern.
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Participate in clinical trials and other research
New therapies to treat addiction are desperately needed. However, those treatments will only be possible if people participate in clinical research. By joining a clinical trial, you can help develop treatments that may eventually benefit yourself, a friend, a family member, or someone else. If you’re interested in becoming a research volunteer, we encourage you to learn more about participating in clinical trials, or visit the StudyFinder website to find and connect with a University study that’s right for you.
Need Help?
Do you or a friend or family member need help? You may find the information below helpful.
- For emergencies: Call 911
- For non-urgent or non-emergency situations, potential clients may call the University of Minnesota Outpatient Psychiatry Clinic to request an evaluation. Phone: 612-273-8700.
- For those who may need a more immediate route to assessment and treatment, Fairview Recovery Services may be an option. Phone: 612-672-2736; website
The Minnesota Department of Health website also has some information on how people with addiction/substance use disorder can get help paying for care.
Make a Gift
Your donation to addiction research at the University of Minnesota could help us link brain-based discoveries to new therapeutic approaches to treat or prevent addiction.