Drug Abuse
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Building on Our Strengths
CCSA
This 139-page Canadian volume is designed to support the efforts of school/board staff, as well as other public health or addictions prevention professionals working in and with school-based substance abuse prevention and health promotion teams
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-08-20
Drugs and Disordered Choices
An Australian essay on the nature of drug-taking
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2010-08-17
An Evaluation of the Compulsory Drug Treatment Program
Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
A 68-page Australian report evaluating a compulsory drug treatment programme that consists of a five-stage post-sentencing programme
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-08-16
Finding the Right Help: Pathways for Culturally Diverse Clients with Cannabis Use and Mental Health Issues
Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centr
This qualitative Australian study examines the experiences of those with co-existing issues engaging with mental health or alcohol and other drug services
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2010-07-31
The Impact of Drugs on Different Minority Groups: Ethnicity and Drug Treatment
UKDPC
A 50-page UK report on the impact of illicit drugs on a number of diverse minority groups: ethnic minority groups; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and disabled people
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2010-07-30
Drug Control
GAO
A 23-page US House testimony on the effectiveness of U.S.-funded international counternarcotics-related programs
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2010-07-22
Adolescent Drug Use and the Deterrent Effect of School-Imposed Penalties
IZA
This 20-page discussion paper evaluates the effect of school-imposed penalties for drug use on a student's consumption of marijuana
Drug Abuse
, Education Posted: 2010-07-19
Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
This 24-page Australian paper aims to identify and evaluate primary prevention programs and initiatives aimed at preventing alcohol and other drug harms in culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Drug Abuse
, Indigenous Affairs Posted: 2010-07-19
Altered State? Assessing How Marijuana Legalization in California Could Influence Marijuana Consumption and Public Budgets
Rand Corporation
This 82-page US monograph assesses how marijuana legalization in California could influence marijuana consumption and public budgets
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2010-07-15
Coming Clean: Combating Drug Misuse in Prisons
Policy Exchange
This 44-page UK report contends that there are a series of fundamental problems with the way issues relating to drug abuse in prisons are approached
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-06-16
Substance Abuse in Canada: Concurrent Disorders
CCSA
This report examines the latest evidence on the complex interconnection between addiction and mental illness
Health
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-04-16
The Role of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Road Deaths and Serious Injuries
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
This 23-page Australian paper examines the impact of drug use on road deaths and injuries and outlines a number of strategies that are currently being implemented to minimise and reduce the number of drivers who consume drugs.
Drug Abuse
, Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-04-14
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Reclaiming Futures
Urban Institute
A US report outlining the costs and benefits of the Reclaiming Futures initiative, a community-based demonstration project to combat juvenile drug use and delinquency
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-04-09
Drug Use in New Zealand: Key Results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 233-page report presents the key findings about drug use and drug-related harm among New Zealand adults, from the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey
Drug Abuse
, Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-12
Narco-Jihad: Drug Trafficking and Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan
NBR
This 68-page US study explores the interface of Islamic militancy with opium poppy cultivation and the drug trade in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and draws implications for U.S. national security
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-01-14
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis
CCSA
An 8-page Canadian report on the respiratory effects of cannabis smoking
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2009-12-22
Smoking Habits: Like Father, Like Son, Like Mother, Like Daughter
CESifo
This 47-page working paper investigates whether the impact of parental smoking habits on their children’s smoking decisions is a causal one
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2009-12-17
The Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study: Final Outcomes Report
Home Office - UK
This 58-page report summarises follow-up data from the Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study a longitudinal study that explores the outcomes of drug
treatment in England
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-12-14
Supporting the Supporters: Families of Drug Misusers
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 8-page UK study reveals the ‘hidden burden’ of families caring for relatives with drug problems
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-12-03
Annual Report 2009: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addictions
This 104-page annual report deals with
the drugs situation in Europe
Drug Abuse
, European Union Posted: 2009-11-10
The Invisible Tide: Towards an International Strategy to Deal with Drug Trafficking Through West Africa
IPI
This 44-page paper explains what the risks of West African drug trafficking are, and recommends steps that policymakers in national capitals and multilateral institutions might take to address them in the next three to five years
Drug Abuse
, Regional Posted: 2009-10-31
Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness of Needle and Syringe Programs in Australia 2009
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 205-page Australian report considers the population benefits, value and cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs
Health
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-10-28
U.S. Counternarcotics Strategy in Afghanistan
Brookings
A US House testimony on how narcotics production influences the security, political, and economic developments in Afghanistan. It also examines the effectiveness of policies to mitigate these effects
Drug Abuse
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-10-27
Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia 2007-08
AIHW
A 121-page report on the 154,000 alcohol and other drug treatment episodes provided in Australia during 2007-8
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2009-10-23
Addiction, Crime and Insurgency: The Transnational Threat of Afghan Opium
UNODC
This 152-page report shows the devastating consequences that the 900 tons of opium and 375 tons of heroin that are trafficked from Afghanistan every year have on the health and security of countries along the Balkan and Eurasian drug routes, of countries in Europe, of China, India and the Russian Federation
Drug Abuse
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-10-23
Between Hypocrisy and Narcoterrorism in Latin America
Brookings
A US article on the foreign policy fallout from the dispute over the use of Colombian military bases by the U.S. armed forces
Foreign Policy
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-09-21
How Opium Profits the Taliban
USIP
This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-09-06
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Cannabis Use and Driving
CCSA
An 8-page Canadian report on the effects of cannabis on driving
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2009-08-29
How Opium Profits the Taliban
USIP
This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade in Afghanistan, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself
Defence, Terrorism & Security
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-08-10
Cannabis Use and Mental Health Problems
CentER
A 39-page Dutch discussion paper investigating whether cannabis use leads to worse mental health
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2009-08-03
Extending Our Reach: A Comprehensive Approach to Tackling Serious Organised Crime
UK Cabinet Office
This 87-page UK strategy sets out the reforms the UK Government will make to ensure that the government, law enforcement agencies, businesses and the public have the necessary tools to reduce the harm caused by organised crime
Crime, Law & Order
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-08-03
Bridges and Barriers: Addressing Indigenous Incarceration and Health
National Indigenous Alcohol and Drug Committee, Australian National Council on Drugs
This 18-page Australian report argues that the strong links between substance misuse and Indigenous incarceration highlight an urgent need for government to address this disturbing problem
Indigenous Affairs
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-07-25
Supervised Injection Site Evaluative Research
Site Evaluative Research
The 11-page report of a Canadian form held to discuss issues relevant to the use of supervised injection sites for drug addicts
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2009-07-17
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Maternal Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
This 8-page Canadian report reviews the effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on offspring birth outcomes, neurocognitive development, behaviour and mental health
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2009-07-17
Addressing Drugs and Conflicts in Myanmar: Who Will Support Alternative Development?
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish policy brief proposing that China could play the key role in sustaining the reduction in illicit narcotics cultivation in Myanmar by qualitatively upgrading its counter-narcotics assistance and tailoring it towards alternative development
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2009-06-25
Mexico’s Narco-Insurgency and U.S. Counterdrug Policy
SSI
In this 67-page study, the author argues that the Merida Initiative, a U.S. multiyear counterdrug program designed to help the Mexican Government fight the drug cartels, may not be the optimal solution
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-06-06
National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data collection: 2008 report
AIHW
This 28-page Australian report presents data on the 41,000 clients accessing pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opioid addiction, the 1,400 prescribers participating in the delivery of pharmacotherapy treatment, and quantitative information about the prescribing sector
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2009-05-21
Women, Drug Use and Crime: Findings from the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia Program
AIC
This 59-page Australian report finds differences in drug use between male and female detainees and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous female detainees, highlighting different patterns of drug usage and dependencies and of associated most serious offences leading to arrest
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-05-14
A report on Global Illicit Drugs Markets 1998-2007
Rand Corporation, Trimbos Instituut, EC
This study of the global illicit drugs market was carried out to provide a dispassionate overview of the true nature and extent of the problem today, and to assist policy makers at national and regional levels to deal with it
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2009-03-19
The Violent Drug Market in Mexico
Brookings Institution
This 30-page US paper examines the growing threat to civil society in Mexico posed by drug-related violence, the spillover of crime into the United States, how the situation compares to similar struggles in Colombia and offers recommendations for a new strategy in the region
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-03-19
Pharmaceutical Misuse: Issues and Perspectives
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
This 3-page summary of an Australian conference outlines the prescribed and over-the-counter medicines that have the potential to be misused
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2009-03-12
Helping Mexico Help Itself
CFR
This US brief examines Mexico's explosion in drug-related crime
Crime, Law & Order
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-02-28
Annual Report 2008
International Narcotics Control Board
The 150-page annual report of the INCB, analyzing the global narcotics situation
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-02-24
Human Rights Abuses in the Name of Drug Treatment: Reports from the Field
OSI
A 5-page US factsheet detailing the range of abuses practised in the name of drug dependence treatment, and suggest the need for reform on grounds of health and human rights
Human Rights
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-02-23
Enforcing Law on Tobacco Sales to Minors: Getting the Question and Action Right
New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
This 4-page Australian paper examines effectiveness of regulation and law enforcement pertaining to tobacco promotion, sale and public use
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-02-13
MDMA ('ecstasy') Review
Home Office - UK
A 49-page UK review of MDMA (\'ecstasy\'), its harms and classification under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-02-13
Impact of Alcohol Consumption On Young People: A Systematic Review of Published Reviews
DCSF
A 69-page UK literature review of the effects of alcohol consumption on children and young people
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-02-04
U.S. and Colombia: A Growing Military Intervention?
CIS - MIT
A 6-page US essay on US-Colombian relations
Foreign Policy
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-01-23
Working Towards Recovery: Getting Problem Drug Users Into Jobs
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 60-page UK report considers the range of barriers to work faced by problem drug users and looks closely at how they can be overcome.
Drug Abuse
, Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-01-20
Co-occurrence of Substance Use Behaviors in Youth
NCJRS
This 8-page US Bulletin analyzes the prevalence and overlap of substance-related behaviors among youth, with comparisons by age group, gender, and race/ethnicity.
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-12-24
2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: Detailed Findings
AIHW
This 145-page Australian report provides detailed information on drug use prevalence, drug-related behaviours and incidents, and support for drug-related policy and legislation.
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2008-12-18
Climbing the Drug Staircase: A Bayesian Analysis of the Initiation of Hard Drug Use
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper uses a Bayesian estimation and predictive framework to analyze the effects and relative importance of previous cannabis use, proneness and accessibility factors on hard drug initiation and to explore potential policy implications, using data from a unique recent survey of young adults in Norway
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-12-18
The Precursor Chemical Trade Environment in Oceania
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 125-page Australian report describes the manufacture and use of, and trade in, chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs - precursor chemicals - in Oceania; explores border management and control of precursor chemicals; and analyses legislation and regional capacity to respond.
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-12-04
A Systems Approach to Substance Use in Canada
National Treatment Strategy Working Group
This 55-page Canadian Treatment Strategy document provides direction and recommendations to strengthen the services and supports offered to
Canadians with substance use problems.
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-11-28
Mexico's Drug War
CFR
A US backgrounder on Mexico's worsening drug problem
Drug Abuse
, Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-11-25
2008 Annual report: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
EMCDDA
A 98-page annual report on the drugs phenomenon in Europe
Drug Abuse
, European Union Posted: 2008-11-10
National and Regional Estimates of the Prevalence of Opiate Use and/or Crack Cocaine Use 2006/07
Home Office - UK
This 4-page report summarizes the results of a three year study to establish the prevalence of problematic use of opiates and crack cocaine in the UK
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-11-06
Police Drug Diversion: A Study of Criminal Offending Outcomes
AIC
This 104-page Australian report looks at the structure and effectiveness of drug diversion programmes run by policing agencies in Australia
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-10-30
Improving Outcomes for Children Living in Families with Parental Substance Abuse
AIFS
This 16-page Australian paper provides an overview of the research literature on the outcomes of children living in families with parental substance abuse
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-09-24
Focus on Gender
Health Canada
This Canadian report presents an analysis of alcohol and illicit drug use with respect to gender
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-09-05
Effective Dissemination: A Systematic Review of Implementation Strategies for the AOD Field
NCETA
A 168-page Australian report identifying key factors underlying successful dissemination strategies in the field of alcohol and other drugs
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-09-02
Tackling Drug Markets and Distribution Networks in the UK
UKDPC
A 90-page review of recent literature relevant to the UK drugs market
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-08-14
Harm Reduction: What's In a Name?
CCSA
This 10-page Canadian paper examines the concept of \"harm reduction\" in the context of drug abuse
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-08-01
Identifying Cost-Effective Interventions to Reduce the Burden of Harm Associated with Alcohol Misuse in Australia
AERF
A 91-page Australian study providing a comprehensive analysis of the cost-effectiveness of different interventions to reduce the harm of alcohol misuse
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-07-31
International Drug Control Policy
CRS
A 42-page report providing an overview of US international drug control policy
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-07-13
Policing and Cannabis Use in Australia
NCPIC
A 6-page overview of policing and cannabis use in Australia
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-07-12
Volatile Substance Misuse: A Review of Interventions
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 182-page Australian review examining literature about interventions designed to combat volatile substance misuse (VSM)
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-07-02
Tobacco and Aboriginal People in New South Wales
CSIRO
A 140-page Australian report considering interventions to reduce the harm resulting from the use of tobacco by Aboriginal people
Indigenous Affairs
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-06-25
Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages
Parliament of Australia
A 119-page Australian report on harmful alcohol consumption by young people
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-06-25
FRANK Cocaine Leaflet: What You Need to Know
Home Office
This 15-page UK leaflet contains the essential facts about cocaine use for users or potential users
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-05-28
Crystal Clear: The Social Determinants of Gay Men's Use of Crystal Methamphetamine in Victoria
ARCSHS
A 77-page Australian comparative analysis of crystal methamphetamine use by gay men
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-05-28
Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression
ONDCP
This 8-page US report reveals that marijuana use can worsen depression among teenagers and lead to more serious mental disorders
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2008-05-16
Home Office Cannabis Potency Study
Home Office
A 20-page UK report on the market share of different types of cannabis and their potencies
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-05-15
The Effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in Rural and Remote Australia
AIHW
A 240-page report on the effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in rural and remote Australia
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-05-05
2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: First Results
IAHW
This 77-page Australian report contains key results on drug-related awareness, knpwledge and behaviour
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-05-05
Reducing Drug Use, Reducing Reoffending
UKDPC
An 80-page report considering whether programmes for problem drug-using offenders in the UK are supported by the evidence
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-04-18
Tobacco and Alcohol: Complements or Substitutes?
IZA
This 38-page paper investigates the impact of a reduction in tobacco consumption on the consumption of alcohol
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-03-28
What Works? Effective Public Health Responses to Drug Use
ONDCP
A 15-page US booklet highlighting cost-effective demand reduction initiatives that have impacted drug use in the US
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-03-22
Latin American Drugs II: Improving Policy and Reducing Harm
Crisis Group
A 52-page overview of failing counter-drug policies on both sides of the Atlantic
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-03-17
Latin American Drugs I: Losing the Fight
Crisis Group
A 42-page report analyzing negative developments in the narcotics situation in the Andean region
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-03-17
Drugs: Protecting Families and Communities: 2008-2018 Strategy
Home Office - UK
The 68-page document setting out the UK Government's strategy for restricting the supply of illegal drugs and reducing demand
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-02-29
Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use
ANCD
A 131-page Australian report investigating support options for families of young people with problematic drug usage
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-02-28
Strategies for Success
NCJRS
The 12-page fall/winter 07 issue of a US bulletin on strategies for drug abuse prevention
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-02-19
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2008
WHO
A 342-page comprehensive analysis of global tobacco use and control efforts
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2008-02-08
The Market for Amphetamine-type Stimulants and Their Precursors in Oceania
AIC
This 149-page Australian study examines the market for amphetamine-type stimulants in Oceania, and the involvement of criminal organisations in that market
Crime, Law & Order
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-02-06
Alcohol Treatment Guidelines for Indigenous Australians
Dept. of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 334-page Australian report was developed to provide guidelines to healthcare providers working with clients adversely affected by alcohol consumption
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2008-02-01
Criminal Justice Responses to Drug and Drug-Related Offences: Are They Working?
AIC
A 131-page study of the effectiveness of criminal justice initiatives aimed at addressing the drugs/crime nexus
Crime, Law & Order
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-01-07
Barriers and Incentives to Treatment for Illicit Drug Users with Mental Health Comorbidities and Complex Vulnerabilities
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 157-page Australian monograph reports on a project studying the barriers and incentives to treatment for drug users with mental health comorbidities, from the perspectives of both service users and providers
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2007-12-09
Alcohol Treatment Guidelines for Indigenous Australians
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 334-page guide developed for healthcare providers working with indigenous clients adversely affected by alcohol consumption
Indigenous Affairs
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2007-12-09
The Illegal Drug Trade in the United Kingdom
Home Office - UK, Matrix Knowledge Group
A 101-page study of the workings of the market for illegal drugs in the UK
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-21
Measuring the Harm from Illegal Drugs
Home Office - UK
A 12-page UK report on the latest available data used to measure the harm caused by illegal drugs in the UK
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-21
The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP): Addressing Drug Use and Offending Through "Tough Choices"
Home Office - UK
This 37-page UK paper examines how the Drug Interventions Programme engages and directs Class A drug misusers
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-20
The Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study: Baseline Report
Home Office - UK
This 16-page UK report is part of a study designed to update existing knowledge on the effectiveness of drug treatment in England
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-20
Opium and Afghanistan: Reassessing the U.S. Narcotics Strategy
SSI
A 23-page US paper examining the nature of the opium problem in Afghanistan and analyzing the strategy to counter this growing crisis
Drug Abuse
, Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2007-10-27
Mexico's Drug Cartels
CRS
This 20-page US report provides an overview of Mexican drug cartels and their operations, and offers some potential policy approaches to reduce trafficking and violence
Drug Abuse
, Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-10-24
Alerting the Community to the Link between Illicit Drugs and Mental Illness
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 103-page report on the understanding of the link between illicit drugs and mental illness among Australians
Drug Abuse
, Health Posted: 2007-10-14
Changing Systems
Urban Institute
The 44-page report on a US strategy for improving substabce abuse interventions for youth
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-10-04
Getting to Outcomes: 10 Steps for Achieving Results-Based Accountability
Rand Corporation
A 20-page US Manual designed to provide guidance to practitioners involved in substance abuse prevention programmes for young people
Drug Abuse
, Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-09-20
Youth Risk-Taking Behaviour in Brazil: Drug Use and Teenage Pregnancies
IZA
A 17-page discussion paper studying interactions among different type of risk-taking behaviour by Brazilian youth
Families, Children & Youth
, Drug Abuse Posted: 2007-09-20
'Naltrexone or Methadone'?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 23-page Australian paper examining the latest research on treatments for opioid dependence, gaps in the research and the respective costs and benefits of the available treatments
Drug Abuse
Posted: 2007-09-10
Building on Our Strengths
CCSA
This 139-page Canadian volume is designed to support the efforts of school/board staff, as well as other public health or addictions prevention professionals working in and with school-based substance abuse prevention and health promotion teams
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-08-20
Drugs and Disordered Choices
An Australian essay on the nature of drug-taking
Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-08-17
An Evaluation of the Compulsory Drug Treatment Program
Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research
A 68-page Australian report evaluating a compulsory drug treatment programme that consists of a five-stage post-sentencing programme
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-08-16
Finding the Right Help: Pathways for Culturally Diverse Clients with Cannabis Use and Mental Health Issues
Drug and Alcohol Multicultural Education Centre, National Cannabis Prevention and Information Centr
This qualitative Australian study examines the experiences of those with co-existing issues engaging with mental health or alcohol and other drug services
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2010-07-31
The Impact of Drugs on Different Minority Groups: Ethnicity and Drug Treatment
UKDPC
A 50-page UK report on the impact of illicit drugs on a number of diverse minority groups: ethnic minority groups; lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people; and disabled people
Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-07-30
Drug Control
GAO
A 23-page US House testimony on the effectiveness of U.S.-funded international counternarcotics-related programs
Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-07-22
Adolescent Drug Use and the Deterrent Effect of School-Imposed Penalties
IZA
This 20-page discussion paper evaluates the effect of school-imposed penalties for drug use on a student's consumption of marijuana
Drug Abuse , Education Posted: 2010-07-19
Prevention of Alcohol and Other Drug Problems in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Communities
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
This 24-page Australian paper aims to identify and evaluate primary prevention programs and initiatives aimed at preventing alcohol and other drug harms in culturally and linguistically diverse communities
Drug Abuse , Indigenous Affairs Posted: 2010-07-19
Altered State? Assessing How Marijuana Legalization in California Could Influence Marijuana Consumption and Public Budgets
Rand Corporation
This 82-page US monograph assesses how marijuana legalization in California could influence marijuana consumption and public budgets
Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-07-15
Coming Clean: Combating Drug Misuse in Prisons
Policy Exchange
This 44-page UK report contends that there are a series of fundamental problems with the way issues relating to drug abuse in prisons are approached
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2010-06-16
Substance Abuse in Canada: Concurrent Disorders
CCSA
This report examines the latest evidence on the complex interconnection between addiction and mental illness
Health , Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-04-16
The Role of Alcohol and Other Drugs in Road Deaths and Serious Injuries
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
This 23-page Australian paper examines the impact of drug use on road deaths and injuries and outlines a number of strategies that are currently being implemented to minimise and reduce the number of drivers who consume drugs.
Drug Abuse , Public Safety & Disaster Mitigation Posted: 2010-04-14
Cost-Benefit Analysis of Reclaiming Futures
Urban Institute
A US report outlining the costs and benefits of the Reclaiming Futures initiative, a community-based demonstration project to combat juvenile drug use and delinquency
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2010-04-09
Drug Use in New Zealand: Key Results of the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey
Ministry of Health - New Zealand
This 233-page report presents the key findings about drug use and drug-related harm among New Zealand adults, from the 2007/08 New Zealand Alcohol and Drug Use Survey
Drug Abuse , Social Policy Posted: 2010-02-12
Narco-Jihad: Drug Trafficking and Security in Afghanistan and Pakistan
NBR
This 68-page US study explores the interface of Islamic militancy with opium poppy cultivation and the drug trade in the Afghanistan-Pakistan region and draws implications for U.S. national security
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Drug Abuse Posted: 2010-01-14
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis
CCSA
An 8-page Canadian report on the respiratory effects of cannabis smoking
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2009-12-22
Smoking Habits: Like Father, Like Son, Like Mother, Like Daughter
CESifo
This 47-page working paper investigates whether the impact of parental smoking habits on their children’s smoking decisions is a causal one
Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-12-17
The Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study: Final Outcomes Report
Home Office - UK
This 58-page report summarises follow-up data from the Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study a longitudinal study that explores the outcomes of drug treatment in England
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-12-14
Supporting the Supporters: Families of Drug Misusers
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 8-page UK study reveals the ‘hidden burden’ of families caring for relatives with drug problems
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-12-03
Annual Report 2009: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
The European Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addictions
This 104-page annual report deals with the drugs situation in Europe
Drug Abuse , European Union Posted: 2009-11-10
The Invisible Tide: Towards an International Strategy to Deal with Drug Trafficking Through West Africa
IPI
This 44-page paper explains what the risks of West African drug trafficking are, and recommends steps that policymakers in national capitals and multilateral institutions might take to address them in the next three to five years
Drug Abuse , Regional Posted: 2009-10-31
Evaluating the Cost-effectiveness of Needle and Syringe Programs in Australia 2009
Dept. of Health and Ageing
This 205-page Australian report considers the population benefits, value and cost-effectiveness of needle and syringe programs
Health , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-10-28
U.S. Counternarcotics Strategy in Afghanistan
Brookings
A US House testimony on how narcotics production influences the security, political, and economic developments in Afghanistan. It also examines the effectiveness of policies to mitigate these effects
Drug Abuse , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-10-27
Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment Services in Australia 2007-08
AIHW
A 121-page report on the 154,000 alcohol and other drug treatment episodes provided in Australia during 2007-8
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2009-10-23
Addiction, Crime and Insurgency: The Transnational Threat of Afghan Opium
UNODC
This 152-page report shows the devastating consequences that the 900 tons of opium and 375 tons of heroin that are trafficked from Afghanistan every year have on the health and security of countries along the Balkan and Eurasian drug routes, of countries in Europe, of China, India and the Russian Federation
Drug Abuse , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2009-10-23
Between Hypocrisy and Narcoterrorism in Latin America
Brookings
A US article on the foreign policy fallout from the dispute over the use of Colombian military bases by the U.S. armed forces
Foreign Policy , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-09-21
How Opium Profits the Taliban
USIP
This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-09-06
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Cannabis Use and Driving
CCSA
An 8-page Canadian report on the effects of cannabis on driving
Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-08-29
How Opium Profits the Taliban
USIP
This 44-page US report examines who are the main beneficiaries of the opium trade in Afghanistan, how traffickers influence the Taliban insurgency as well as the politics of the region, and considers the extent to which narcotics are changing the nature of the insurgency itself
Defence, Terrorism & Security , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-08-10
Cannabis Use and Mental Health Problems
CentER
A 39-page Dutch discussion paper investigating whether cannabis use leads to worse mental health
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2009-08-03
Extending Our Reach: A Comprehensive Approach to Tackling Serious Organised Crime
UK Cabinet Office
This 87-page UK strategy sets out the reforms the UK Government will make to ensure that the government, law enforcement agencies, businesses and the public have the necessary tools to reduce the harm caused by organised crime
Crime, Law & Order , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-08-03
Bridges and Barriers: Addressing Indigenous Incarceration and Health
National Indigenous Alcohol and Drug Committee, Australian National Council on Drugs
This 18-page Australian report argues that the strong links between substance misuse and Indigenous incarceration highlight an urgent need for government to address this disturbing problem
Indigenous Affairs , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-07-25
Supervised Injection Site Evaluative Research
Site Evaluative Research
The 11-page report of a Canadian form held to discuss issues relevant to the use of supervised injection sites for drug addicts
Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-07-17
Clearing the Smoke on Cannabis: Maternal Cannabis Use During Pregnancy
Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse
This 8-page Canadian report reviews the effects of prenatal cannabis exposure on offspring birth outcomes, neurocognitive development, behaviour and mental health
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2009-07-17
Addressing Drugs and Conflicts in Myanmar: Who Will Support Alternative Development?
SIPRI
An 8-page Swedish policy brief proposing that China could play the key role in sustaining the reduction in illicit narcotics cultivation in Myanmar by qualitatively upgrading its counter-narcotics assistance and tailoring it towards alternative development
Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-06-25
Mexico’s Narco-Insurgency and U.S. Counterdrug Policy
SSI
In this 67-page study, the author argues that the Merida Initiative, a U.S. multiyear counterdrug program designed to help the Mexican Government fight the drug cartels, may not be the optimal solution
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-06-06
National Opioid Pharmacotherapy Statistics Annual Data collection: 2008 report
AIHW
This 28-page Australian report presents data on the 41,000 clients accessing pharmacotherapy for the treatment of opioid addiction, the 1,400 prescribers participating in the delivery of pharmacotherapy treatment, and quantitative information about the prescribing sector
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2009-05-21
Women, Drug Use and Crime: Findings from the Drug Use Monitoring in Australia Program
AIC
This 59-page Australian report finds differences in drug use between male and female detainees and between Indigenous and non-Indigenous female detainees, highlighting different patterns of drug usage and dependencies and of associated most serious offences leading to arrest
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-05-14
A report on Global Illicit Drugs Markets 1998-2007
Rand Corporation, Trimbos Instituut, EC
This study of the global illicit drugs market was carried out to provide a dispassionate overview of the true nature and extent of the problem today, and to assist policy makers at national and regional levels to deal with it
Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-03-19
The Violent Drug Market in Mexico
Brookings Institution
This 30-page US paper examines the growing threat to civil society in Mexico posed by drug-related violence, the spillover of crime into the United States, how the situation compares to similar struggles in Colombia and offers recommendations for a new strategy in the region
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-03-19
Pharmaceutical Misuse: Issues and Perspectives
DrugInfo Clearinghouse
This 3-page summary of an Australian conference outlines the prescribed and over-the-counter medicines that have the potential to be misused
Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-03-12
Helping Mexico Help Itself
CFR
This US brief examines Mexico's explosion in drug-related crime
Crime, Law & Order , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-02-28
Annual Report 2008
International Narcotics Control Board
The 150-page annual report of the INCB, analyzing the global narcotics situation
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-02-24
Human Rights Abuses in the Name of Drug Treatment: Reports from the Field
OSI
A 5-page US factsheet detailing the range of abuses practised in the name of drug dependence treatment, and suggest the need for reform on grounds of health and human rights
Human Rights , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-02-23
Enforcing Law on Tobacco Sales to Minors: Getting the Question and Action Right
New South Wales Public Health Bulletin
This 4-page Australian paper examines effectiveness of regulation and law enforcement pertaining to tobacco promotion, sale and public use
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-02-13
MDMA ('ecstasy') Review
Home Office - UK
A 49-page UK review of MDMA (\'ecstasy\'), its harms and classification under the Misuse of Drugs Act 1971
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2009-02-13
Impact of Alcohol Consumption On Young People: A Systematic Review of Published Reviews
DCSF
A 69-page UK literature review of the effects of alcohol consumption on children and young people
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2009-02-04
U.S. and Colombia: A Growing Military Intervention?
CIS - MIT
A 6-page US essay on US-Colombian relations
Foreign Policy , Drug Abuse Posted: 2009-01-23
Working Towards Recovery: Getting Problem Drug Users Into Jobs
UK Drug Policy Commission
This 60-page UK report considers the range of barriers to work faced by problem drug users and looks closely at how they can be overcome.
Drug Abuse , Employment, Industrial Relations & Training Posted: 2009-01-20
Co-occurrence of Substance Use Behaviors in Youth
NCJRS
This 8-page US Bulletin analyzes the prevalence and overlap of substance-related behaviors among youth, with comparisons by age group, gender, and race/ethnicity.
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-12-24
2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: Detailed Findings
AIHW
This 145-page Australian report provides detailed information on drug use prevalence, drug-related behaviours and incidents, and support for drug-related policy and legislation.
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2008-12-18
Climbing the Drug Staircase: A Bayesian Analysis of the Initiation of Hard Drug Use
IZA
This 41-page discussion paper uses a Bayesian estimation and predictive framework to analyze the effects and relative importance of previous cannabis use, proneness and accessibility factors on hard drug initiation and to explore potential policy implications, using data from a unique recent survey of young adults in Norway
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-12-18
The Precursor Chemical Trade Environment in Oceania
Australian Institute of Criminology
This 125-page Australian report describes the manufacture and use of, and trade in, chemicals that can be used to produce illicit drugs - precursor chemicals - in Oceania; explores border management and control of precursor chemicals; and analyses legislation and regional capacity to respond.
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-12-04
A Systems Approach to Substance Use in Canada
National Treatment Strategy Working Group
This 55-page Canadian Treatment Strategy document provides direction and recommendations to strengthen the services and supports offered to Canadians with substance use problems.
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-11-28
Mexico's Drug War
CFR
A US backgrounder on Mexico's worsening drug problem
Drug Abuse , Governance & Politics Posted: 2008-11-25
2008 Annual report: The State of the Drugs Problem in Europe
EMCDDA
A 98-page annual report on the drugs phenomenon in Europe
Drug Abuse , European Union Posted: 2008-11-10
National and Regional Estimates of the Prevalence of Opiate Use and/or Crack Cocaine Use 2006/07
Home Office - UK
This 4-page report summarizes the results of a three year study to establish the prevalence of problematic use of opiates and crack cocaine in the UK
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-11-06
Police Drug Diversion: A Study of Criminal Offending Outcomes
AIC
This 104-page Australian report looks at the structure and effectiveness of drug diversion programmes run by policing agencies in Australia
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-10-30
Improving Outcomes for Children Living in Families with Parental Substance Abuse
AIFS
This 16-page Australian paper provides an overview of the research literature on the outcomes of children living in families with parental substance abuse
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-09-24
Focus on Gender
Health Canada
This Canadian report presents an analysis of alcohol and illicit drug use with respect to gender
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-09-05
Effective Dissemination: A Systematic Review of Implementation Strategies for the AOD Field
NCETA
A 168-page Australian report identifying key factors underlying successful dissemination strategies in the field of alcohol and other drugs
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-09-02
Tackling Drug Markets and Distribution Networks in the UK
UKDPC
A 90-page review of recent literature relevant to the UK drugs market
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-08-14
Harm Reduction: What's In a Name?
CCSA
This 10-page Canadian paper examines the concept of \"harm reduction\" in the context of drug abuse
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-08-01
Identifying Cost-Effective Interventions to Reduce the Burden of Harm Associated with Alcohol Misuse in Australia
AERF
A 91-page Australian study providing a comprehensive analysis of the cost-effectiveness of different interventions to reduce the harm of alcohol misuse
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-07-31
International Drug Control Policy
CRS
A 42-page report providing an overview of US international drug control policy
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-07-13
Policing and Cannabis Use in Australia
NCPIC
A 6-page overview of policing and cannabis use in Australia
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-07-12
Volatile Substance Misuse: A Review of Interventions
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 182-page Australian review examining literature about interventions designed to combat volatile substance misuse (VSM)
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-07-02
Tobacco and Aboriginal People in New South Wales
CSIRO
A 140-page Australian report considering interventions to reduce the harm resulting from the use of tobacco by Aboriginal people
Indigenous Affairs , Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-06-25
Ready-to-Drink Alcoholic Beverages
Parliament of Australia
A 119-page Australian report on harmful alcohol consumption by young people
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-06-25
FRANK Cocaine Leaflet: What You Need to Know
Home Office
This 15-page UK leaflet contains the essential facts about cocaine use for users or potential users
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-05-28
Crystal Clear: The Social Determinants of Gay Men's Use of Crystal Methamphetamine in Victoria
ARCSHS
A 77-page Australian comparative analysis of crystal methamphetamine use by gay men
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-05-28
Teen Marijuana Use Worsens Depression
ONDCP
This 8-page US report reveals that marijuana use can worsen depression among teenagers and lead to more serious mental disorders
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2008-05-16
Home Office Cannabis Potency Study
Home Office
A 20-page UK report on the market share of different types of cannabis and their potencies
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-05-15
The Effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in Rural and Remote Australia
AIHW
A 240-page report on the effectiveness of the Illicit Drug Diversion Initiative in rural and remote Australia
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-05-05
2007 National Drug Strategy Household Survey: First Results
IAHW
This 77-page Australian report contains key results on drug-related awareness, knpwledge and behaviour
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-05-05
Reducing Drug Use, Reducing Reoffending
UKDPC
An 80-page report considering whether programmes for problem drug-using offenders in the UK are supported by the evidence
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-04-18
Tobacco and Alcohol: Complements or Substitutes?
IZA
This 38-page paper investigates the impact of a reduction in tobacco consumption on the consumption of alcohol
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-03-28
What Works? Effective Public Health Responses to Drug Use
ONDCP
A 15-page US booklet highlighting cost-effective demand reduction initiatives that have impacted drug use in the US
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2008-03-22
Latin American Drugs II: Improving Policy and Reducing Harm
Crisis Group
A 52-page overview of failing counter-drug policies on both sides of the Atlantic
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-03-17
Latin American Drugs I: Losing the Fight
Crisis Group
A 42-page report analyzing negative developments in the narcotics situation in the Andean region
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-03-17
Drugs: Protecting Families and Communities: 2008-2018 Strategy
Home Office - UK
The 68-page document setting out the UK Government's strategy for restricting the supply of illegal drugs and reducing demand
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-02-29
Supporting the Families of Young People with Problematic Drug Use
ANCD
A 131-page Australian report investigating support options for families of young people with problematic drug usage
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2008-02-28
Strategies for Success
NCJRS
The 12-page fall/winter 07 issue of a US bulletin on strategies for drug abuse prevention
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-02-19
WHO Report on the Global Tobacco Epidemic, 2008
WHO
A 342-page comprehensive analysis of global tobacco use and control efforts
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2008-02-08
The Market for Amphetamine-type Stimulants and Their Precursors in Oceania
AIC
This 149-page Australian study examines the market for amphetamine-type stimulants in Oceania, and the involvement of criminal organisations in that market
Crime, Law & Order , Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-02-06
Alcohol Treatment Guidelines for Indigenous Australians
Dept. of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 334-page Australian report was developed to provide guidelines to healthcare providers working with clients adversely affected by alcohol consumption
Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-02-01
Criminal Justice Responses to Drug and Drug-Related Offences: Are They Working?
AIC
A 131-page study of the effectiveness of criminal justice initiatives aimed at addressing the drugs/crime nexus
Crime, Law & Order , Drug Abuse Posted: 2008-01-07
Barriers and Incentives to Treatment for Illicit Drug Users with Mental Health Comorbidities and Complex Vulnerabilities
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
This 157-page Australian monograph reports on a project studying the barriers and incentives to treatment for drug users with mental health comorbidities, from the perspectives of both service users and providers
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2007-12-09
Alcohol Treatment Guidelines for Indigenous Australians
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 334-page guide developed for healthcare providers working with indigenous clients adversely affected by alcohol consumption
Indigenous Affairs , Drug Abuse Posted: 2007-12-09
The Illegal Drug Trade in the United Kingdom
Home Office - UK, Matrix Knowledge Group
A 101-page study of the workings of the market for illegal drugs in the UK
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-21
Measuring the Harm from Illegal Drugs
Home Office - UK
A 12-page UK report on the latest available data used to measure the harm caused by illegal drugs in the UK
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-21
The Drug Interventions Programme (DIP): Addressing Drug Use and Offending Through "Tough Choices"
Home Office - UK
This 37-page UK paper examines how the Drug Interventions Programme engages and directs Class A drug misusers
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-20
The Drug Treatment Outcomes Research Study: Baseline Report
Home Office - UK
This 16-page UK report is part of a study designed to update existing knowledge on the effectiveness of drug treatment in England
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-11-20
Opium and Afghanistan: Reassessing the U.S. Narcotics Strategy
SSI
A 23-page US paper examining the nature of the opium problem in Afghanistan and analyzing the strategy to counter this growing crisis
Drug Abuse , Defence, Terrorism & Security Posted: 2007-10-27
Mexico's Drug Cartels
CRS
This 20-page US report provides an overview of Mexican drug cartels and their operations, and offers some potential policy approaches to reduce trafficking and violence
Drug Abuse , Crime, Law & Order Posted: 2007-10-24
Alerting the Community to the Link between Illicit Drugs and Mental Illness
Department of Health and Ageing - Australia
A 103-page report on the understanding of the link between illicit drugs and mental illness among Australians
Drug Abuse , Health Posted: 2007-10-14
Changing Systems
Urban Institute
The 44-page report on a US strategy for improving substabce abuse interventions for youth
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-10-04
Getting to Outcomes: 10 Steps for Achieving Results-Based Accountability
Rand Corporation
A 20-page US Manual designed to provide guidance to practitioners involved in substance abuse prevention programmes for young people
Drug Abuse , Families, Children & Youth Posted: 2007-09-20
Youth Risk-Taking Behaviour in Brazil: Drug Use and Teenage Pregnancies
IZA
A 17-page discussion paper studying interactions among different type of risk-taking behaviour by Brazilian youth
Families, Children & Youth , Drug Abuse Posted: 2007-09-20
'Naltrexone or Methadone'?
Parliamentary Library - Australia
A 23-page Australian paper examining the latest research on treatments for opioid dependence, gaps in the research and the respective costs and benefits of the available treatments
Drug Abuse Posted: 2007-09-10