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For over 50 years,
researchers at FRI have received federal, state, county, and private
funding to conduct studies in the fields of substance abuse, health,
HIV/AIDS, mental health, and criminal justice. Recent research has
focused on the development and assessment of innovative strategies in
pharmacotherapy, psychosocial treatments, biobehavioral HIV
interventions, and prevention. Research at FRI is conducted by an
interdisciplinary group of social scientists, whose work has garnered
widespread recognition resulting from its contribution to both
scientific knowledge and clinical practice. Presently, research studies
and clinical trials are being conducted by FRI investigators both within
the U.S. and throughout other parts of the world. Throughout its
history and into the future, FRI is committed to contributing to the
well-being of society through studies designed to alleviate health and
social problems facing communities. |
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FRI has provided education and outpatient substance abuse counseling
services for adolescents and adults for over 35 years in Baltimore
County, Maryland, through Epoch Counseling Center. These services
have been funded through federal, state, and county grants and
contracts. FRI operates four centers and serves community
residents through a variety of services. In addition to individual,
group and family counseling, FRI offers state-certified DUI/DWI
education and treatment programs, on-site drug screening, substance
abuse evaluations, educational presentations, HIV testing and
counseling, and support groups for family and friends.
FRI is currently expanding its services for
specific populations to include buprenorphine administration, anger
management services, trauma care, and treatment for clients with
co-occurring disorders. |
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By managing all of the functions of grants administration, beginning
with the pre-award process through completion of the research project,
FRI allows scientists to focus on their research. This division of
labor relieves the researchers of the necessary, but extremely
time-consuming, work of grants management and allows them to concentrate
on their work. FRI’s sound management practices ensure that
program objectives are met and that project funds are disbursed in
accordance with regulations. FRI’s successful history of grants
management has always depended on its ability to build and maintain
productive and respectful professional relationships with investigators
and by offering a multitude of administrative services to support their
research objectives. |
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