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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January 1, 2006 | Book
Recommended Reading Evaluation of the Free to Grow Initiative: Head Start Partnerships to Promote Substance-Free Communities Executive Summary: Protecting Children from Substance Abuse Protecting Children from Substance Abuse: Lessons from Free to ...
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Discussion of tobacco endgame strategies can inspire new visions of the possible.
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.
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Reducing nicotine content over time, results in a lower intake of nicotine and nicotine dependence.
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Interest in reducing or eliminating tobacco-caused diseases is a common goal in tobacco control, but many experts hold different views on addition as a target of intervention.
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Most smokers have been able to stop smoking without any formal assistance such as medication or professional assistance.
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Establishing performance standards for tobacco products is just one tool to reduce the death and disease caused by the use of these products.
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’.
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A ‘sinking lid’ strategy is one option worth considering when investigating possible tobacco endgame strategies.
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.