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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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Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice and Policy for Healthy Youth

January 28, 2011 | Program Results Report

Bridging the Gap: Research Informing Practice for Healthy Youth Behavior conducts research on how laws, policies, practices, programs and other environmental influences at the state, community and school levels affect youth behaviors.

Health & Society Scholar Alum Interviewed On "60 Minutes"

January 12, 2011 | Human Capital Blog Post

RWJF Health & Society Scholars program alum (2003-2005) Natasha Schull, Ph.D., M.A., was interviewed by Lesley Stahl for the January 9, 2011 edition of “60 minutes” on CBS. Her topic: a new generation of slot machines that is contributing to gamblin ...

NIATx

December 18, 2009 | Report

A Case Study Tracing the History of Process Improvement in Addiction Prevention Treatment

Factors Associated with Complicated Buprenorphine Inductions

July 1, 2010 | Journal Article

This article reports factors that cause complications in buprenorphine treatment for opioid addictions. Buprenorphine induction, the first few days of treatment, has caused severe withdrawal symptoms in some patients. The study took place at a South Bronx community health center.

High-Risk Drinking on College Campuses

December 18, 2009 | Toolkit/Audio/Report

A 90-minute webinar discussing high-risk drinking on college campuses, and the latest evidence-based solutions. High-Risk Drinking on College Campuses. College Life and Alcohol: Challenges and Solutions, a Resource Guide A 122-page guide to research ...

Northern California Community Takes on Scourge of Methamphetamine

November 18, 2009 | Program Results Report

In 2004, Humboldt County, Calif., had the highest rate of methamphetamine use of any county in the state.

Addiction is a Chronic Disease, Says HBO ADDICTION Project

October 1, 2009 | Program Results Report

HBO’s Addiction Project increased awareness that addiction is a chronic brain disease through a 90-minute documentary, supplementary films and documentaries, a book, an interactive Web site and podcasts - all promoted with a national outreach campaign.

RWJF Supports PRISM Awards for Entertainment Industry's Accurate Portrayal of Substance Abuse and Addiction

March 12, 2006 | Program Results Report

The PRISM Awards recognize accurate depiction of alcohol, tobacco, and drug abuse and addiction in feature films, television, music, comics and other entertainment media.

A Center Fights the Battle Against Addiction

April 1, 2003 | Program Results Report

From 1992 to 2002 staff at Columbia University, New York established and sustained the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse (CASA).

New Hampshire Tackles its High Rate of Substance Abuse Among Teenagers

March 23, 2007 | Program Results Report

New Futures launched the Community Leadership Initiative to train local leaders as advocates for policies and programs to increase treatment and reduce teenage drinking in the state.

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