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Addiction and Substance Abuse

Addiction or misuse of alcohol and other drugs leads to approximately 120,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Improving treatment and preventing substance use can reduce the toll of alcohol and substance use on individuals and society.

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An Immigrant Community Takes Actions Against Drug Addiction

September 5, 2008 | Program Result

The Head Start program in New York City developed Project Right Start, a family and community-strengthening model that prepares parents to participate actively in community efforts to address substance abuse and related issues.

RWJF National Program, Fighting Back, Tackles Drug and Alcohol Programs in D.C.

May 1, 2005 | Program Result

From 1990 to 2001, Working Together-Fighting Back attempted to reduce the demand for illegal drugs and alcohol in Ward 7 and the eastern part of Ward 6 of the District of Columbia.

Community Alliance Combats Substance Abuse in Vallejo, Calif.

May 1, 2005 | Program Result

The Fighting Back project in Vallejo, Calif., worked from 1990 to 2002 to prevent, intervene and treat alcohol and other drug abuse, focusing on local partnerships and strategic alliances to coordinate activities.

Worcester Has Limited Success in Fighting Back Against Drugs

May 1, 2003 | Program Result

Worcester Fights Back, which formed in 1990 under the auspices of the United Way of Central Massachusetts, worked to substantially reduce demand for illegal drugs and alcohol in Worcester, Mass.

Blue Ribbon Commission Reports Racial Disparities in Drug Addiction Policies - Makes Recommendations

December 23, 2009 | Program Result

The commission sought to influence drug policies and practices, held African-American drug policy summits, worked in communities around the country on drug policy issues and disseminated the commission's policy recommendations.

Circle of Health Program Designed to Address Risky Behaviors by Native American Youths in Phoenix

April 1, 2004 | Program Result

The American Indian Prevention Coalition undertook a planning process to develop a program aimed at preventing substance abuse, violence and other risky behaviors among Native American youth living in Phoenix.

Fighting Drugs and Alcohol in Oakland Starts with Youth

May 1, 2003 | Program Result

The Alameda County , Castlemont Corridor Coordinating Council initiated a project in March 1990 to reduce the demand for alcohol and drugs and the harm they cause in East Oakland.

Head Start/Anti-Substance Abuse Program Falters in New Jersey

October 1, 2003 | Program Result

Concerned Parents for Head Start in Paterson, N.J., developed Project Unconditional, a project designed to integrate family and community strengthening components into Head Start to reduce risks for substance abuse.

Literacy Is the Key to Change for Addicted Mothers

April 1, 2000 | Program Result

Economic Opportunity Family Health Center, Inc. (EOFHC), of Miami, Fla., hired three consultants to assess its comprehensive residential program for crack-addicted mothers and their children. EOFHC has offered its program, which links primary health care with treatment for drug abuse, since 1987.

Drugs, Sex, HIV: Programs Teach At-Risk Urban Girls How to Play it Safe

September 19, 2008 | Program Result

The Freedom Foundation of New Jersey Inc., West Orange, N.J., carried out three programs encouraging girls in inner-city Newark, N.J., to abstain from illegal drugs and sexual relations.

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