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Penn State College of Health and Human Development
What is Health and Human Development?

Diverse fields of study that share one
common goal: enriching the lives of others.

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Combating substance use

Substance Abuse Research
Research Spotlight

HHD researchers are combating substance misuse across people's lives. They develop prevention programs to prevent problems. They work on treatment to help people stop misusing substances. They work to support recovery every day. Read about how we are building a world free from addiction.