Institute for Therapy Research

The IFT Institut für Therapieforschung is a Munich-based research organization specializing in addiction research, epidemiology, and the evaluation of therapeutic interventions. Founded in 1973, the institute conducts large-scale epidemiological studies, such as the Epidemiological Survey of Substance Abuse (ESA), and develops evidence-based prevention and treatment programs for substance-related and behavioral addictions. It operates as a private non-profit company, providing data and consultancy services to health ministries and international organizations like the EMCDDA. Its work bridges the gap between clinical research and public health policy, focusing on alcohol, tobacco, illicit drugs, and gambling disorders.