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February 20, 2013 | Program Result
SAPRP funded projects that identified and assessed policies to reduce the harm caused by substance abuse. The program helped ensure that the insights gained through these analyses would be used by decision-makers in the public and private sectors.
December 13, 2012 | Program Result
Faces & Voices of Recovery expanded the capacity of people in recovery to advocate for better understanding of addiction and recovery through a grassroots campaign, promoted access to treatment options, and informed coverage under health care reform.
December 18, 2009 | Report
A Case Study Examining the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program as a Model of Funding Effective, Innovative Initiatives
March 1, 2009 | Issue Brief
Despite the federal incentive and state laws raising the drinking age to 21, underage drinking is prevalent in America. Underage drinking is attributed to an estimated 5,000 deaths and 2.6 million injuries and other harm annually.
February 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This study investigated sociodemographic disparities in alcohol environments and their relationship with adolescent drinking.
November 29, 2010 | Story
"During the time obesity has emerged as a significant health problem, we have seen dramatic decreases in prices of sugar-sweetened beverages, and increases in prices of fresh foods and vegetables."
November 29, 2010 | Story
From a young age, Johnston wanted to make a social contribution, inspired perhaps by the example of his parents. "My father was always concerned about doing good in the world," he says.
January 1, 2010 | Book
In this chapter of the Anthology, Sara Solovitch, a California-based freelance writer and former columnist for the San Jose Mercury News, examines the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Reclaiming Futures program.
November 18, 2009 | Program Result
Chicago first lady Maggie Daley, chair of After School Matters, deliberately focused the program on teenagers.
November 18, 2009 | Program Result
With 29 miles of lakefront and about 250 pools, the Chicago Park District (Park District) needed about 1,000 lifeguards in 2000-more than any other city in the United States.