酒精与药物研究专业是由健康科学系管理的跨学科课程。该计划使学生为进入成瘾领域或进一步了解成瘾做准备，以增强他们在其他学科中的能力。酒精与药物研究专业为学生提供必要的学术课程，以通过明尼苏达州行为健康与治疗委员会获得许可的酒精与药物顾问（LADC）证书，以及通过明尼苏达州认证委员会获得董事会认证顾问（BCC）证书。学生有责任在各自的认证委员会内核实其资格。
The Alcohol and Drug Studies major is an interdisciplinary program. The program prepares students to enter the addictions field or further their knowledge of addictions to strengthen their competency within other disciplines. The major provides students with the academic coursework necessary to pursue the Licensed Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LADC) credential through the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy. Students are responsible for verifying their eligibility for credentialing with their respective credentialing boards.