Centro De Estudos Paulista De Psiquiatria - Cepp

What Centro De Estudos Paulista De Psiquiatria - Cepp does

Centro De Estudos Paulista De Psiquiatria - Cepp operates UNIAD (Unidade de Pesquisa em Álcool e Drogas), a non-profit research institution founded in 1994 in São Paulo, Brazil, by Prof. Dr. Ronaldo Laranjeira and John Dunn. UNIAD specializes in alcohol and drug dependency research, clinical treatment, and professional training in the field of chemical dependency. Its core products include the LENAD (Levantamento Nacional de Álcool e Drogas) national epidemiological surveys conducted across three waves, the LECUCA crack-use research program, the HUB de Cuidados em Crack e outras Drogas clinical care center serving São Paulo's Cracolândia region, and the Revista UNIAD scientific publication platform.

The organization's underlying technology base is built on three decades of accumulated longitudinal epidemiological data, peer-reviewed academic publications (including in The Lancet Psychiatry), and a network of clinical partnerships with hospitals, recovery fellowships, and government health agencies. Neuroscience research on how substances such as cocaine affect the prefrontal cortex and decision-making forms a distinct intellectual specialization. Operational delivery occurs through a small staff of approximately 5 employees plus affiliated clinicians and researchers, with no proprietary software, patents, or AI products disclosed.

UNIAD's business model is non-commercial and grant-funded: services are delivered through the Brazilian public healthcare system, academic partnerships, and likely government health authority funding rather than paid customers. It serves three primary segments — individuals with substance use disorders, healthcare professionals and researchers, and government health authorities — through clinical care, research publication, professional training, and policy advisory outputs. Pricing is not applicable as the institution does not charge for its services in a conventional commercial sense.

Name

Centro De Estudos Paulista De Psiquiatria - Cepp

Legal name

UNIAD - Unidade de Pesquisa em Álcool e Drogas

Website

https://uniad.org.br

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

UNIAD is a São Paulo-based non-profit research institution founded in 1994, specializing in alcohol and drug dependency studies, national epidemiological surveys, clinical treatment of addiction, and professional training for healthcare providers in Brazil.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Substance Abuse Research and Treatment Services

NAICS

Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420), Educational Services (611)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300), Services-Commercial Physical & Biological Research (8731), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

Substance Use Prevention & Student Assistance Programs (School-Based) (EDAKAMAJ)

Keywords

• Substance abuse research
• Addiction treatment services
• Epidemiological surveys
• Public health policy
• Neuroscience research

Headquarters

HQ city

São Paulo

HQ country

Brazil

HQ region

Latin America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

UNIAD is a non-profit research and clinical institution specializing in alcohol and drug dependency. It conducts national epidemiological surveys (LENAD I, II, III and LECUCA), provides specialized clinical treatment for severe crack and substance use disorders at the HUB de Cuidados em Crack in São Paulo, and publishes research findings through the Revista UNIAD journal and international publications. The organization also trains healthcare professionals in addiction medicine and supports public health policy formulation.

Product overview

UNIAD (Unidade de Pesquisa em Álcool e Drogas) is a research unit focused on alcohol and drug addiction research, treatment, and professional training. The organization operates through several key programs: LENAD (national epidemiological surveys on alcohol and drugs), LECUCA (alcohol and drug use studies), the HUB de Cuidados specialized care center for crack addiction treatment, and the UNIAD Journal for scientific publication. The unit provides assistance to individuals with substance abuse problems while conducting research and training healthcare professionals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LENAD - Levantamento Nacional de Álcool e Drogas: National Survey on Alcohol and Drugs - a major national research initiative conducted by UNIAD to study alcohol and drug use in Brazil.
• LECUCA
• HUB de Cuidados em Crack e outras Drogas
• Revista UNIAD

Products and services

• LENAD - Levantamento Nacional de Álcool e Drogas The National Survey on Alcohol and Drugs (LENAD) is a major epidemiological research initiative that investigates alcohol and drug consumption patterns in Brazil, conducted in three waves (I, II, III). Results are disseminated to researchers, policymakers, and public health authorities for evidence-based policy formulation.
• LECUCA Research Program LECUCA is a research program focused on studying alcohol and drug use patterns among school students in Brazil, with results published for multiple study periods. It targets researchers, policymakers, and public health professionals seeking epidemiological data on youth substance use.
• HUB de Cuidados em Crack e outras Drogas A specialized care center providing treatment and support for individuals with severe chemical dependency, particularly crack cocaine addiction, located in the central Cracolândia region of São Paulo. Services are delivered to patients referred through the public healthcare system and partner network.
• Revista UNIAD The Revista UNIAD is UNIAD's scientific journal publishing research articles and findings on alcohol, drugs, and mental health. It serves researchers, healthcare professionals, and the academic community seeking peer-reviewed content on substance use disorders.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 40,000 patient consultations at HUB de Cuidados em Crack since 2023
• +2 more outcomes

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• Clinica Gressus (Alamedas)minorOthersPartner treatment facility for addiction recovery services, providing clinical support for patients referred through UNIAD's network.
• Hospital CantareiraminorOthersHospital partner providing medical infrastructure and support for addiction treatment programs and patient care.
• Amor-ExigenteminorOthersPartner organization in the recovery support network, offering support services for individuals and families affected by addiction.
• CRATOD - Centro de Referência de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras DrogascoreOthersReference center for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs - a key partner in São Paulo's public health system for addiction treatment and prevention.
• Alcoólicos Anônimos (AA)coreOthersMutual support fellowship organization collaborating with UNIAD for alcohol addiction recovery programs and community support.
• AME - Psiquiatria Dra Jandira MasurminorOthersPsychiatric clinic partner providing specialized psychiatric care services for patients with dual diagnosis and substance use disorders.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Centre for Addiction and Mental Health (CAMH): Canada's largest mental health and addiction teaching hospital and research center; comparable to UNIAD in combining clinical addiction services, research, and professional training within a single integrated organization.
• UNODC - United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime: Global UN body producing authoritative research on drug use and policy (e.g., World Drug Report 2026 cited by UNIAD); broadly comparable as the upstream source of international epidemiological data and policy guidance UNIAD adapts locally.
• NIAAA - National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism: U.S. federal lead agency for alcohol research; comparable to UNIAD as a flagship national research entity focused specifically on alcohol epidemiology, treatment, and policy translation.
• NIDA - National Institute on Drug Abuse: U.S. federal research institute on drug use and addiction; broadly comparable to UNIAD as a publicly funded addiction research organization producing epidemiological evidence and treatment guidance, but at vastly greater scale.

Direct peers

• INPAD - Instituto Nacional de Políticas Públicas do Álcool e Outras Drogas: Brazilian national institute focused on alcohol and drug research and public policy; directly comparable to UNIAD as a Brazil-based addiction research and policy organization with overlapping epidemiological and policy mandates.
• ABEAD - Associação Brasileira de Estudos do Álcool e outras Drogas: Brazilian scientific association dedicated to studies on alcohol and other drugs; comparable to UNIAD as a national convener of addiction research, professional training, and scientific exchange in the same substance use domain.
• CISA - Centro de Informações sobre Saúde e Álcool: Brazilian nonprofit focused on alcohol-related research, education, and policy advocacy; comparable to UNIAD as a domestic research-and-advocacy organization addressing substance use with similar public-health framing.

Others

• Alcoholics Anonymous World Services: Global mutual-support fellowship for alcohol recovery and a core UNIAD recovery partner; comparable not as a competitor but as a peer organization in the Brazilian addiction recovery ecosystem that UNIAD collaborates with for community support pathways.
• CONAD - Conselho Nacional de Políticas sobre Drogas: Brazilian national council on drug policy formulation; comparable to UNIAD as a counterpart institution shaping Brazilian drug policy, with UNIAD supplying the research evidence base that informs CONAD's policy direction.

Regional players

• CRATOD - Centro de Referência de Álcool, Tabaco e Outras Drogas: São Paulo state reference center for alcohol, tobacco, and other drugs and a core UNIAD partner; comparable as a government-affiliated addiction treatment and training hub serving the same geographic market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/results?search_query=UNIAD+Brasil
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/centro-de-estudos-paulista-de-psiquiatria---cepp

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

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