Addiction or misuse of alcohol and other drugs leads to approximately 120,000 deaths in the U.S. each year. Improving treatment and preventing substance use can reduce the toll of alcohol and substance use on individuals and society.
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Adverse Childhood Experiences
May 10, 2013 | Feature/Infographic
The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation is working to increase awareness and understanding of the impact of ACEs and the need to develop effective innovative interventions.
Questions For a Tobacco-Free Future
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Discussion of tobacco endgame strategies can inspire new visions of the possible.
Minimising the Harm from Nicotine Use
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A harm-reduction model where the marketing is handled by a nonprofit entity is needed to align with the goals of reducing tobacco-related harm.
Supply-Side Options for an Endgame for the Tobacco Industry
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The FCTC guidelines acknowledge that ‘there is a fundamental and irreconcilable conflict between the tobacco industry’s interests and public health policy interests’.
Reducing the Nicotine Content to Make Cigarettes Less Addictive
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Reducing nicotine content over time, results in a lower intake of nicotine and nicotine dependence.
Potential Advantages and Disadvantages of an Endgame Strategy
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
A ‘sinking lid’ strategy is one option worth considering when investigating possible tobacco endgame strategies.
The Tobacco-Free Generation Proposal
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
The tobacco-free generation proposal advocates legislation precluding the sale and supply of tobacco to individuals born after a certain year.
Why Ban the Sale of Cigarettes?
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Abolishing the sale of cigarettes would result in savings in the realm of health care costs, increased labour productivity, lessened harms from fires, reduced consumption of scarce physical resources, and a smaller global carbon footprint.
Ending Versus Controlling Versus Employing Addiction in the Tobacco-Caused Disease Endgame
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Interest in reducing or eliminating tobacco-caused diseases is a common goal in tobacco control, but many experts hold different views on addition as a target of intervention.
Large-Scale Unassisted Smoking Cessation Over 50 Years
May 1, 2013 | Journal Article
Most smokers have been able to stop smoking without any formal assistance such as medication or professional assistance.