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October 22, 2009

四色AV faculty presents research to federal substance abuse administration

University of Louisiana at Monroe faculty member Dr. Robert Hanser, who serves as head of 四色AV鈥檚 Criminal Justice Department, presented research findings about a local drug treatment center to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The center, Rays of Sonshine, specializes in treating women and is where Hanser has served as an evaluator and researcher for more than four years. He presented his findings to DHHS鈥檚 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Hanser鈥檚 research measured treatment progress for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, and indicated that Rays of Sonshine had statistically significant positive effects with the people they serve. His findings have helped the center optimize and refine their treatment processes.

鈥淭his type of applied research is what I find most productive because it is directly relevant to the day-to-day operations of service providers,鈥� Hanser said. 鈥淢ore importantly, it serves a useful purpose in helping people to overcome debilitating issues in their lives.鈥�

Following his presentation, Hanser was invited to present his research at a workshop with other organizations that receive SAMHSA funds. His consulting fee for speaking at the workshop was donated to the Institute of Law Enforcement. University of Louisiana at Monroe faculty member Dr. Robert Hanser, who serves as head of 四色AV鈥檚 Criminal Justice Department, presented research findings about a local drug treatment center to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

The center, Rays of Sonshine, specializes in treating women and is where Hanser has served as an evaluator and researcher for more than four years. He presented his findings to DHHS鈥檚 Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration.

Hanser鈥檚 research measured treatment progress for clients with substance abuse and co-occurring disorders, and indicated that Rays of Sonshine had statistically significant positive effects with the people they serve. His findings have helped the center optimize and refine their treatment processes.

鈥淭his type of applied research is what I find most productive because it is directly relevant to the day-to-day operations of service providers,鈥� Hanser said. 鈥淢ore importantly, it serves a useful purpose in helping people to overcome debilitating issues in their lives.鈥�

Following his presentation, Hanser was invited to present his research at a workshop with other organizations that receive SAMHSA funds. His consulting fee for speaking at the workshop was donated to the Institute of Law Enforcement.

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