MI-ACRE
MI-ACRE
Michigan Innovations in Addiction Care
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The MI-ACRE Mission
The MI-ACRE Mission
Leading Impactful Research, Training, and Clinical Programs to Generate Positive Impacts on Addiction Prevention and Care in our Communities
Leading Impactful Research, Training, and Clinical Programs to Generate Positive Impacts on Addiction Prevention and Care in our Communities
Welcome to MI-ACRE! We're a team of University of Michigan addiction researchers and clinicians focused on embracing cutting-edge research and innovative evidence-based practices to drive continuous improvement in addiction prevention, care, training and education. MI-ACRE is part of the University of Michigan Addiction Center in the Department of Psychiatry at Michigan Medicine.
MI-ACRE in the news
MI-ACRE in the news
Proud to announce MI-ACRE Co-Director's Dr. Lara Coughlin and Dr. Allison Lin's VA CM study made the Top 10 Ranking for addiction policy papers in 2025, as featured in the Addiction Policy Forum’s special report:
“10 Key Breakthroughs: Recent Studies Advancing our Understanding of Addiction and Treatment”
This recognition provides clear evidence that our research is policy and translation relevant, helping to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and practical impact in addiction treatment.
Read the full roundup of research breakthroughs here: bit.ly/48IEhGA
MI-ACRE WWJ On-Demand Interview
With marijuana-related crashes on the rise, new research shows older adults aren't immune to risky driving. Nearly 1 in 5 cannabis users over 50 admitted to driving soon after use. MI-ACRE's Director of Research Strategy Dr. Erin E. Bonar breaks down the findings & prevention efforts in this WWJ 950 interview.
MI-ACRE in action
MI-ACRE in action
Dr. Erin E. Bonar presenting at the symposium
Dr. Erin E. Bonar contributing to the inspiring energy of the symposium during panel discussions.
Spotlight from the 10th Annual PRISM Health Symposium
MI-ACRE's Director of Strategy, Dr. Erin E. Bonar, was invited to present at the 10th Annual PRISM Health Symposium, sharing her and MI-ACRE Strategic Advisor's Dr. Maureen Walton's innovative work on social media interventions.
December MI-ACRE Innovation Session
Sean Regnier, PhD, BCBA from the University of Kentucky shared ideas on Treating Tobacco Use for People with Disabilities, inspiring thoughtful feedback from the group and giving Dr. Regnier new analytical perspectives for future work.
Photo from left: Megan Rolfzen, MD, Chelsea Wilkins, LMSW, Maureen Walton, PhD, MPH, Lara Coughlin, PhD, Sean Regnier, PhD, BCBA, Autumn Rae Florimbio, PhD, Katie McCurry, PhD, Devin Tomlinson, PhD, Alex Weigard, PhD
Sean Regnier, PhD, BCBA
From left: Sean Regnier, PhD, BCBA, Lara Coughlin, PhD, Maureen Walton, PhD, MPH
MI-ACRE publication NEWS
MI-ACRE publication NEWS
Only 1 in 10 people with alcohol use disorder get help & many never realize their risk.
A new paper co-authored by MI-ACRE's Director of Clinical research Anne Fernandez, PhD, Director for Research Strategy Erin E. Bonar and Co-Director Allison Lin, MD, shows AI can spot risky drinking patterns in electronic health records & help more people get the outreach they need!
Read the full study article in Drug & Alcohol Dependence Journal: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2025.112920
MiBest is led by MI-ACRE Co-Directors Dr. Lara Coughlin & Dr. Allison Lin.
By following people over time, MiBest explores how individual, social, and community factors impact patterns and treatment, hoping to spark better prevention and intervention strategies.
In case you missed it...
In case you missed it...
Check out the 3-part series featuring the MI-ACRE Program in the U-M Department of Psychiatry News & Publications
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