Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.

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Evidence for Connections Between Prosecutor-Reported Marijuana Case Dispositions and Community Youth Marijuana-Related Attitudes and Behaviors

October 1, 2009 | Journal Article

This article examines the relationship between local drug policy, and adolescent attitudes toward and use of marijuana. More severe local drug policy on marijuana use is associated with a decreased likelihood that adolescents will use the drug and an increased likelihood that they will disapprove of marijuana consumption and perceive it as a risky behavior.

Pharmacotherapy for Nicotine Dependence

September 1, 2005 | Journal Article

Pharmacotherapies for smoking reduction and cessation can play a vital role in helping individuals quit smoking. This article summarizes the current rates of smoking and smoking-related disease in the United States, outlines the projected benefits o ...

Enforcement of Underage Sales Laws as a Predictor of Daily Smoking Among Adolescents

April 17, 2009 | Journal Article

In 1996, the federal government mandated that states enforce laws that prohibit the sale of cigarettes to minors. This research assesses whether increased enforcement helped lower the rate of smoking among youths.

Changes in Drug Use Prevalence in Rap Music Songs, 1979-1997

September 1, 2005 | Journal Article

This article explores the role of changing images of drug use in rap music from the 1970s to the 1990s.

Drug Testing Welfare Recipients

January 1, 2002 | Journal Article

False Positives, False Negatives, Unanticipated Opportunities.

Weight Status Among Adolescents in States That Govern Competitive Food Nutrition Content

September 1, 2012 | Journal Article

This article provides evidence that competitive food laws are associated with adolescent weight gain—students exposed to stronger laws gained less weight on average than students in states without such laws. Objective height and weight data were gat ...

Trends in Competitive Venue Beverage Availability

August 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Sweetened drinks are a primary source of added dietary sugar for children. Drinks obtained at school in “competitive venues”—outside of the federally reimbursable school meal program—significantly contribute to student caloric intake. These research ...

Slow Progress in Changing the School Food Environment

June 5, 2012 | Journal Article

This article examines the school food environment in elementary schools and reports on practices during the 2009?2010 school year compared with the same practices in 2006?2007 after the wellness policy mandate took effect.

Value-Based Insurance Design

February 1, 2012 | Journal Article

Value-based insurance design (V-BID) acknowledges the importance of cost-sharing, but aligns patient contributions with the interventions potential for clinical benefit, allowing treatment decisions based the value of the service. This article explains what V-BID is and its progression from idea to practice.

Is Patient Safety Improving?