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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Teaching Kids about Drug Abuse Through an Interactive Video Game
August 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
The Community Anti-Drug Coalitions of America oversaw the development and preliminary assessment of a computer-based interactive, multimedia software program designed to help prevent alcohol and marijuana use among 11- to 15-year-olds.
States Learn the State of Their Substance Abuse Problem
March 1, 2001 | Program Result Report
From 1994 to 1999, Drug Strategies, Washington, produced and disseminated profiles of substance abuse problems and prevention and treatment efforts in five states and created a how-to guide to aid other states interested in creating their own profiles.
The Critical Role of Nicotine Addiction in Tobacco Use
June 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Pyramid Communications, Seattle, organized a national conference presenting the latest research findings on nicotine addiction, the prevention of tobacco use, and state-of-the-art treatment strategies.
The Risks of Adopting Substance-Exposed Infants
August 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
In 1997, the Evan B. Donaldson Adoption Institute, Inc., New York, convened a symposium on the adoption of substance-exposed infants and prepared a follow-up publication.
Denial in a White Coat
September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
The American Medical Association and the Canadian Medical Association sponsored the 1998 International Conference on Physician Health entitled "Managing Our Own Care: Surviving the Health Care Revolution," which was held in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, from April 29 to May 2, 1998.
Experts Try to Predict Factors that Might Influence Future Drug Abuse
September 1, 2000 | Program Result Report
Fletcher Allen Health Care in alliance with the University of Vermont, organized a workshop, "The Future of Drug Abuse and Drug Abuse Policy: Scenarios for the 21st Century."
Adopting the Substance Abuse Goal
January 1, 1999 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology describes the staff and board processes that led to shaping and adopting the substance abuse goal, and assesses the consequences over the next six years of adopting that goal.
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.
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.