The Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center is designed to enhance knowledge and expertise in addiction treatment and recovery by disseminating clinical and research information. We also develop, revise and distribute curricula based on research products and form partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to ensure that the training needs of the region are identified and met.

The goals of the PSATTC are:

• Develop and infrastructure to:

  • Assess the needs of the region and
  • Promote technology transfer of proven treatment services
• Enhance knowledge and expertise in addiction treatment and recovery by disseminating clinical and research information
• Develop, revise and distribute curricula based on research products
• Upgrade the standards of professional practice for addiction workers to increase:

  • Number,
  • Quality, and
  • Cultural competence of SA professionals
• Develop scientifically-based SA curricula and encourage academic institutions to train and educate pre-service students and practitioners (SA and related fields)
• Facilitate information exchange through a PSATTC web site
• Form partnerships with local and regional stakeholders to ensure that the training needs of the region are identified and met