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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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ASTHO Annual Meeting: NewPublicHealth Q&A with Terry Cline, PHD, Health Commissioner of Oklahoma

September 18, 2013 | New Public Health Post

Just before the ASTHO annual meeting began, NewPublicHealth spoke with Terry Cline, PhD, about the scope of the issue of prescription drug abuse and steps he will introduce to help reduce this public health crisis.

Human Capital News Roundup: Brain cell regeneration, malpractice concerns, reducing drug overdose-related deaths, and more.

August 15, 2013 | Human Capital Blog Post

Around the country, print, broadcast and online media outlets are covering the groundbreaking work of RWJF leaders, scholars, fellows, alumni and grantees.

Effects of State Medical Marijuana Laws on Adolescent Marijuana Use

August 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Medical marijuana laws (MMLs) have been suggested as a possible cause of increases in marijuana use among adolescents in the United States. This study examines the effects on four states that have passed MMLs.

Adverse Childhood Experiences

May 10, 2013 | Feature/Infographic

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is working to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of ACEs and the need to develop effective innovative interventions.

Questions For a Tobacco-Free Future

May 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Discussion of tobacco endgame strategies can inspire new visions of the possible.

Minimising the Harm from Nicotine Use

May 1, 2013 | Journal Article

A harm-reduction model where the marketing is handled by a nonprofit entity is needed to align with the goals of reducing tobacco-related harm.

Supply-Side Options for an Endgame for the Tobacco Industry

May 1, 2013 | Journal Article

The FCTC guidelines acknowledge that ‘there is a fundamental and irreconcilable conflict between the tobacco industry’s interests and public health policy interests’.

Reducing the Nicotine Content to Make Cigarettes Less Addictive

May 1, 2013 | Journal Article

Reducing nicotine content over time, results in a lower intake of nicotine and nicotine dependence.

Potential Advantages and Disadvantages of an Endgame Strategy

May 1, 2013 | Journal Article

A ‘sinking lid’ strategy is one option worth considering when investigating possible tobacco endgame strategies.

The Tobacco-Free Generation Proposal

May 1, 2013 | Journal Article

The tobacco-free generation proposal advocates legislation precluding the sale and supply of tobacco to individuals born after a certain year.

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