Aims

To support the free and open dissemination of research findings and information on alcoholism and alcohol-related problems. To encourage open access to peer-reviewed articles free for all to view.

For full versions of posted research articles readers are encouraged to email requests for "electronic reprints" (text file, PDF files, FAX copies) to the corresponding or lead author, who is highlighted in the posting.

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Wednesday, October 21, 2009

Congressional briefing on Substance Abuse Policy: "What We Know and Where We Need to Go"



  • David Colby, Ph.D., Vice President of Research and Evaluation at RWJF, will summarize the panel discussion and key lessons learned from the Foundations investment in this area.
  • Dennis McCarty, Ph.D., Oregon Health and Science University, speaks about delivery and quality of substance abuse treatment, integration with primary care and patient-centered medical homes, disparities and cost of care.

  • Marjorie Gutman, Ph.D., SAPRP Co-Director, speaks about criminal justice, prevention policies in schools and among youth, prescription drug abuse and clinical trials for drug prevention

  • Harold Holder, Ph.D., Prevention Research Center, Pacific Institute for Research and Evaluation (PIRE), speaks about data collection, prevention, availability and pricing


  • Michael Cummings, Ph.D., M.P.H., Roswell Park Cancer Institute, speaks about tobacco regulation, pricing, marketing, smoke-free air laws and cessation treatments.

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