Leading Change to Save Lives
August 15, 2012 | Feature/Story
Determined to make progress in tobacco control, RWJF invested nearly $700 million between 1991 and 2009 in seven groundbreaking programs.
Although tobacco use has decreased, it is the leading cause of death in the United States. Implementing a combination of policy changes including clean indoor air laws, higher per-pack taxes, and cessation efforts are proven to reduce tobacco use and exposure to secondhand smoke.
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Perceived Accessibility of Cigarettes Among Youth
March 1, 2009 | Journal Article
This article identifies factors that determine perceived accessibility of cigarettes among youth. It has traditionally been difficult to measures how easy it is for adolescents to obtain cigarettes due to the variety of potential sources, including peers, relatives, and stores.
Rallying Communities to Improve Their Stance Against Tobacco and Alcohol Use
May 1, 1997 | Program Result Report
The Marin Institute for the Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems provided technical assistance, training and support to seven community coalitions seeking to change environmental norms and standards regarding use of alcohol and tobacco.
Pharmacotherapy for Nicotine Dependence
September 1, 2005 | Journal Article
Pharmacotherapies for smoking reduction and cessation can play a vital role in helping individuals quit smoking. This article summarizes the current rates of smoking and smoking-related disease in the United States, outlines the projected benefits o ...
No Smoking with Those Thin Mints
November 12, 2004 | Program Result Report
The Delaware-Raritan Girl Scout Council in East Brunswick, N.J., worked to educate Girl Scouts in Central New Jersey about the dangers of smoking and secondhand smoke through award programs, anti-smoking rallies, health fairs and summer camp programs.
Medicaid Coverage and Utilization of Covered Tobacco-Cessation Treatments
June 1, 2012 | Journal Article
This study examined the utilization of tobacco-cessation treatments under Arkansas Medicaid. As coverage expanded, utilization initially increased, followed by a decline.
The Substance Abuse Policy Research Program
January 1, 2011 | Book
In this chapter of the Anthology, leaders of the Substance Abuse Policy Research Program look back at the program, which ended in 2009, and reflect on how the program operated and on what its policy research on tobacco, alcohol, and drugs accomplished.
Changes in Tobacco Quitlines in the United States, 2006-2006
March 1, 2010 | Journal Article
This article examines changes in tobacco quitlines between 2005 and 2006. Tomacco quitlines have been shown to be an effective, lower-cost method to help smokers quit. Quitlines are more effective than self-help materials, single-session counseling, or other minimal interventions.
Innovators Combating Substance Abuse
July 22, 2009 | Program Result Report
Innovators Combating Substance Abuse (Innovators) was a national program to foster innovation in the substance abuse field by granting awards to established leaders in substance abuse prevention, treatment and policy to pursue work that might not otherwise be funded.
The Long Shadow of Childhood Trauma
June 10, 2013 | Program Result Report
From 2012 to 2013, researchers at the Center for Outcomes Research and Education examined the impact of childhood trauma on the health of low-income individuals, and began tracking the effects of access to health insurance on their health.