Field of Work: Developing a new cadre of substance abuse prevention, treatment and policy leaders who come from diverse professions, points of view and racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Problem Synopsis: At the time that RWJF began the program, substance abuse was the number one health problem in the country, yet building a cadre of new leaders in the substance abuse field was difficult for a number of reasons, including that the field was financially unrewarding, and that substance abuse seemed unsolvable to many people considering health careers.