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.
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Advancing Recovery
May 1, 2012 | Journal Article
Partnerships between providers and policy-makers to boost evidence-based treatment of substance use yielded important treatment successes. This study examines the outcomes of the RWJF national initiative Advancing Recovery.
Perceptions of the State Policy Environment and Adoption of Medications in the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders
January 1, 2012 | Journal Article
States play a role in promoting the adoption of medications for substance-use disorders and dependence.
West Virginia Tackles a Substance Abuse Epidemic with Medication-Assisted Treatment
November 22, 2011 | Program Result
West Virginia was one of 12 states participating in Advancing Recovery: State and Provider Partnerships for Quality Addiction Treatment. Four treatment providers expanded the use of medication-assisted treatment in helping people overcome addictions.
Advancing Recovery in Missouri: Using Medications to Treat Alcoholism
November 22, 2011 | Program Result
The goal was to increase the use of two medications approved for the treatment of moderate-to-severe alcoholism, naltrexone and acamprosate.
The Development and Evolution of Reclaiming Futures at the Ten-Year Mark
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A systems change model to transform how youth with substance use disorders in the juvenile justice system receive services.
Toward an Effective Treatment System for Adolescents with Substance Use Disorders
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Federal grants helped 16 states create system change in their adolescent substance abuse treatment programs.
Community-Directed Engagement and Positive Youth Development
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Program creates positive relationships in the community for young people previously involved in crime and drugs.
Reclaiming Futures Initiative from a Sicangu Lakota Tribal Perspective
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
Tribal grantee strengthens and coordinates services for troubled youth and their families.
Reclaiming Futures
September 1, 2011 | Journal Article
A comprehensive communications strategy helps a national program office and demonstration sites advance program goals.