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.
Addiction and Substance Abuse
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Problem Drinking Among Mexican-Americans
March 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Two measures of problem drinking among Mexican Americans in Texas City, Texas were studied examining the relationship of nativity and concentration of Hispanics living in the neighborhood. A total of 1,435 Mexican Americans ages 25 years and older w ...
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.
Strategic Plan Identifies Unique Needs of Hispanic Drug Abuse Research
October 1, 2004 | Program Result
Researchers at Northeastern University, working through the National Hispanic Science Network on Drug Abuse and a panel of scientific experts, produced the National Strategic Plan on Hispanic Drug Abuse Research in November 2003.
In Puerto Rican Community, Families Help Others Combat Drug Abuse Through Head Start
October 1, 2003 | Program Result
Aspira de Puerto Rico developed a family-to-family peer mentoring model of substance abuse prevention based on the Latino concept of compadres (godparents).
Housing and Employment Key to Beating Addiction for Blacks and Hispanics
January 10, 2013 | Story
Socioeconomic status may stand in the way of successful substance abuse treatment—even when the treatment is low-cost or free.
Motivating Latino Smokers to Quit
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Female Latino smokers who have a partner can "kick the habit" easier than those without a partner.
Predictors of Retention in Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Latino Smokers in the Northeast United States
January 8, 2010 | Journal Article
Identifying what factors predict a person will complete a smoking-cessation intervention and follow-up can be helpful in tailoring retention strategies for minorities.
Creating Safe Spaces for Children in Schools in Compton, Calif.
October 1, 2003 | Program Result
The Head Start program at Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science planned and implemented a substance abuse prevention project that worked to change community norms and behaviors that put children at risk of substance abuse.