Interdisciplinary Alcohol & Drug Studies Center
A 2024 NHTSA National Service Award recipient. Over 50 years of counseling, education, and training in alcohol and drug studies — a model program for HBCUs nationwide.
A trailblazer in substance abuse prevention
The Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center was established in 1974 as a coordinative interdisciplinary unit at Jackson State University for the purpose of providing counseling, education, and training in the field of alcohol and drugs.
It is one of the oldest free-standing programs in the State of Mississippi and has been recognized as a model program for other HBCUs across the United States. The Center has received many awards for its community service and prevention efforts and is a trailblazer in the field of substance abuse prevention.
- Center
- Interdisciplinary Alcohol & Drug Studies Center (IADSC)
- Established
- 1974 · Over 50 years of service
- Recent Award
- 2024 NHTSA National Service Award
- Affiliated
- College of Liberal Arts
- Phone
- (601) 979-2276
- Fax
- (601) 979-8275
- IADSC@jsums.edu
- Address
- 1400 John R. Lynch Street, Jackson, MS 39217
IADSC is the 2024 National Service Award Recipient from NHTSA
Jackson State University's Interdisciplinary Alcohol and Drug Studies Center received a Public Service Award for Alcohol Prevention and Safe Driving at the 2024 Lifesavers Conference on Roadway Safety for successfully reaching 10,000 young people across the Magnolia State.
The LifeSavers Conference is recognized as the largest gathering of traffic safety professionals in the United States — and 2024 was IADSC's first debut at the conference.
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Young People Reached Across the Magnolia State
IADSC's alcohol prevention and safe driving outreach reached thousands of young people across Mississippi — a measurable, sustained contribution to youth substance abuse prevention.
An innovative, engaging program for campus & community
Over the years the Center has served as a National Radar Center for the Southern District, a model program for other HBCUs across the United States, and one of the major training sites for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
It is the only program located on a university or college campus of its kind that has received ongoing funding from one agency for over forty years.
Its ongoing collaborative efforts with students and other JSU departments across campus have earned the title as being an innovative and engaging program that focuses on the health and wellness of our campus community.
Five distinctions defining IADSC's legacy
Established 1974 as a coordinative interdisciplinary unit at Jackson State University — over 50 years of service.
One of the oldest free-standing programs in the State of Mississippi providing counseling, education, and training in alcohol and drugs.
Recognized as a model program for other HBCUs across the United States.
Served as a National Radar Center for the Southern District and a major training site for the Mississippi Department of Mental Health.
The only program of its kind located on a university or college campus that has received ongoing funding from one agency for over forty years.
Two core safe driving initiatives
IADSC's Safe Driving Programs address two critical roadway safety priorities — impaired driving prevention and occupant protection education.
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Contact IADSC
Jackson State University
1400 John R. Lynch Street
Jackson, MS 39217
Fax: (601) 979-8275