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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Educational Program and Toolkit Aim to Build Problem-Solving Skills for State Judges Dealing with Substance Abuse, Domestic Violence and Mental Health Issues in Their Courts
December 1, 2007 | Program Result
The National Center for State Courts helped to organize an educational program on using a comprehensive problem-solving approach to address substance abuse, domestic violence, mental health and other complex and difficult issues in court.
Researchers Analyze Major Adolescent Health Study and Find that School and Family Ties Protect Teens from Risky Behaviors
December 1, 2006 | Program Result
Investigators at the University of Minnesota analyzed data and disseminated findings from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, the largest research study ever undertaken on adolescents in the United States.