Drug Policy Conference Workshop 2

Workshop: Developments in Longitudinal Modeling of Drug Use and Associated Outcomes: Methodological Issues and Applications to Social Policy

Organized by UCLA Center on Advancing Longitudinal Drug Abuse Research
March 17, 2010
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Santa Monica, California USA

Aims

This workshop will present findings from several studies that use longitudinal models to examine the trajectories of substance use and related behaviors and outcomes in relationship to treatment and other interventions over time. Although it has been widely accepted that drug and alcohol dependence are chronic disorders, research in this field is often cross-sectional or of limited duration. Moreover, application of longitudinal modeling presents several challenges with regard to type of application, appropriate model specification, and longitudinal measurement of constructs. This workshop will address the methodological and analytical challenges of developing longitudinal models of substance use trajectories in relation to various types of substance use, populations, and social interventions, including prevention, treatment, and criminal justice.

Papers/Presentations

Mary-Lynn Brecht, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs: An Overview of longitudinal modeling approaches: Issues and examples

Maria Orlando Edelen, RAND Drug Policy Research Center: Trajectory modeling of drug use over time: Findings from the Project Alert Cohort

Christine Grella, UCLA Integrated Substance Abuse Programs: Trajectory models of adolescent sex-risk and delinquent behaviors from the National Longitudinal Survey of Youth

Felicia Chi, Division of Research, Northern California, Kaiser Permanente Medical Care Program: Title Forthcoming

Format

Researchers will present findings from selected longitudinal studies across several types of substances that illustrate different longitudinal modeling approaches. Presentations will highlight the challenges of developing longitudinal models, their interpretation and potential applications. Audience questions and interaction will be encouraged.

Registration

Participation in the workshop is reserved for people who participate in the ISSDP 2010 annual conference. Workshop size will be limited to approximately 30–40 participants and preference will be given to early registrants. Individuals who wish to participate in this workshop should indicate this desire when they register for the conference. A cost of $20 U.S. will be added to your registration total.

Further information

Please direct any enquiries to either of the co-chairs of this workshop. They are:

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