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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Large-Scale Unassisted Smoking Cessation Over 50 Years
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Most smokers have been able to stop smoking without any formal assistance such as medication or professional assistance.
Motivating Latino Smokers to Quit
May 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Female Latino smokers who have a partner can "kick the habit" easier than those without a partner.
Primary Care Providers Advising Smokers to Quit
August 22, 2011 | Journal Article
A study to determine the effectiveness of primary care provider (PCP) smoking cessation counseling for people with alcohol, drug or mental (ADM) disorders found that PCPs can help smokers with ADM disorders successfully quit smoking.
Predictors of Retention in Smoking Cessation Treatment Among Latino Smokers in the Northeast United States
January 8, 2010 | Journal Article
Identifying what factors predict a person will complete a smoking-cessation intervention and follow-up can be helpful in tailoring retention strategies for minorities.
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.
Medications Work for Severely Addicted Smokers
January 1, 2005 | Commentary
Previous research has demonstrated that individuals who are severely addicted to cigarettes may have more difficulty quitting, higher rates of relapse and greater risk of smoking-related diseases than lighter smokers. The effectiveness of current to ...
Helping Addicted Smokers Quit
January 1, 2003 | Book
This chapter of the Anthology examines the Foundation's efforts to translate research into practice to help smokers quit.
Collaborative Group Brings Synergy to Youth Smoking-Cessation Efforts
March 7, 2009 | Program Result Report
The Center for the Advancement of Health, Washington, convened the Youth Tobacco Cessation Collaborative whose aim is to coordinate the efforts of major national funders involved in designing and disseminating effective youth cessation programs.
Two Georgia Medical Schools Develop Online Curriculum to Teach Med Students Methods of Counseling Patients to Quit Smoking
May 1, 2007 | Program Result Report
Morehouse School of Medicine developed and evaluated a computer-based, self-directed curriculum to teach medical students how to counsel patients effectively to quit smoking.
Smoke Screen
July 1, 2005 | Program Result Report
The State of Oregon Department of Human Resources evaluated the results of efforts by the Tobacco-Free Coalition of Oregon to implement the Oregon Tobacco Cessation Guidelines in the 14 managed care health plans contracting with the Oregon Health Plan.