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A Growing and Costly Public Health Problem: In 2009, One Baby per Hour was Born Drug-Affected in the United States

April 30, 2012 | Story

Study by RWJF scholar finds big increases in women on opiate drugs while pregnant, and newborns suffering withdrawal.

Housing and Employment Key to Beating Addiction for Blacks and Hispanics

January 10, 2013 | Story

Socioeconomic status may stand in the way of successful substance abuse treatment—even when the treatment is low-cost or free.

Is There Life After Prison?

March 26, 2012 | Story

RWJF scholar studies ways to help former inmates survive the difficult—and often deadly—transition to freedom.

Joint Use Agreements Creating Opportunities for Physical Activity

February 1, 2012 | Story

A joint use agreement is “a formal agreement between two separate government entities—often a school and a city or county—setting forth the terms and conditions for shared use of public property or facilities. For example, city governments can contr ...

Defining and Promoting Positive Youth Development

January 24, 2012 | Story

Travis built his New Connections research project on a data set from the 1997–2002 evaluation of the Health Link Program.

Tailoring Substance Abuse Interventions for Minority Groups

August 4, 2008 | Story

Leow used her Developing Leadership in Reducing Substance Abuse fellowship to create substance abuse interventions tailored to minority communities.

Frank Chaloupka: Informing the Best Policies With the Best Science

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."

Lloyd Johnston: Pioneering the Science of Adolescent Health

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.

Changing Substance Abuse and Child Welfare Services in Franklin County, Ohio

November 9, 2009 | Story

The Problem: Placing Children in Out-of-County Residential Facilities

Common Agenda Needed for Substance Abuse Policy

July 23, 2009 | Story

Paul N. Samuels, JD, has been a leading legal advocate for sensible national and state policies aimed at reducing drug and alcohol abuse.

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