Section 5201. Functions of institute

The research institute on addictions
  is designated as an institute for the conduct of research and  education
  directed  towards  furthering  knowledge  of  the  etiology,  diagnosis,
  treatment and prevention of addictions,  including  alcoholism,  alcohol
  abuse,  substance  abuse,  substance dependence and chemical dependence.
  The university shall  foster  support  and  obtain  funds  for  research
  thereby,  or  under  the  direction  thereof,  or  through  contract  or
  agreement, relating to primary biochemical and  social  causes  of  such
  addictions, the epidemiology of such addictions and the effectiveness of
  various  types of prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation programs and
  approaches.