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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Parent-Led Groups Struggle to Unify Their Work Against Substance Abuse
November 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America brought together leaders of national parent groups and drug prevention organizations to plan how a new generation of parents could develop a national parent movement to prevent youth drug use.
SMART Alternative Self-Help Groups Tackle Substance Abuse
July 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
The Alcohol and Drug Abuse Self-Help Network, Inc. worked to solidify and expand its network of alcohol and substance abuse self-help groups, known as Self Management and Recovery Training (SMART Recovery).
Employees with Substance Abuse Problems Have Higher Medical Costs than Those with Other Chronic Problems, Three-Year Study Finds
February 1, 1998 | Program Result Report
Researchers at Brandeis University analyzed the impact of managed care on the costs of substance abuse treatment in the private sector.
National Conference on Residential Treatment of Children with Substance Abuse Cites Varied "Success" Rates and Definitions Across Spectrum of Data Sources
January 1, 2008 | Program Result Report
Staff at Bonnie Brae organized a conference of representatives from leading residential treatment providers to identify best practices for the treatment of emotionally disturbed and substance-abusing youth.
An Immigrant Community Takes Actions Against Drug Addiction
September 5, 2008 | Program Result Report
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.
Effects of Marijuana Smoking on Pulmonary Function and Respiratory Complications
February 1, 2007 | Journal Article
A Systematic Review
MTV's "Choose or Lose" Series Includes "Drug Wars" Episode Spotlighting Addiction Among Young Adults
February 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
Staff at MTV: Music Television created "Choose or Lose: Drug Wars," a 30-minute show that explored how the intersection of drug addiction, drug abuse and the justice system impacts young people.
Predictors of Hospitalization for Injection Drug Users Seeking Care for Soft Tissue Infections
March 1, 2007 | Journal Article
STIs can affect up to 32 percent of injection drug users at a given time.
Legal Gambling and Problem Gambling as Mechanisms of Social Domination?
September 1, 2007 | Journal Article
In this article, the authors consider the social, structural and symbolic effects of the recent and rapid spread of legal gambling in the United States. They contend that problem gambling is not randomly distributed throughout the population and tha ...
Healthy Nations: Reducing Substance Abuse Among Native Americans
September 10, 2007 | Program Result Report
Native Americans suffer disproportionately compared with other groups in the United States from diseases and death due to alcohol, drugs and substance abuse.