Minnesota Institute of Public Health

The Center for Substance Abuse Prevention's (CSAP) Central Center for the Application of Prevention Technologies operates out of MIPH. This project is funded by CSAP, a center within the Federal government's Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), which is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Although there is clear and convincing evidence showing that prevention works, few communities are in a position to apply research findings in their communities. Central CAPT staff work with states and local communities, policymakers and local leaders, agencies and task forces to put into practice the science-based prevention activities, programs, technologies and services that work.