Since 1978, the North Carolina Foundation for Alcohol and Drug Studies (NCFADS) has been providing excellence in addiction training since it was chartered as a private non-profit.

NCFADS Winter & Summer Schools have educated over 18,000 participants in its long and illustrious history. NCFADS continues to bring in talented faculty from across the country to provide state of the art training at the annual Winter and Summer Schools.

The NC Foundation for Alcohol & Drug Studies will be hosting the 2019 Summer School at the University of North Carolina at Wilmington (UNCW). The university features a beautiful, spacious campus, modern facilities, and a commitment by the Division for Public Service and Continuing Studies staff to provide excellent service and an atmosphere conducive to the needs of School participants and faculty.