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Introduction to BRIGHT: A Group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression in Clients with Alcohol and Substance Use Problems (set of 5 DVDs) — Aug 15, 2012

This DVD set presents demonstrations of techniques, strategies, and exercises used in the BRIGHT (Building Recovery by Improving Goals, Habits, and Thoughts) group therapy for individuals with co-occurring alcohol and drug use problems.

Further study on the affordability of alcoholic beverages in the EU: A focus on excise duty pass-through, on- and off-trade sales, price promotions and statutory regulations — Jun 19, 2012

This study examines the overall scale and trend of price promotions and discounts in some European countries and the responses of consumers and suppliers to a variety of alcohol regulations, including excise duties.

Three Essays on Economics of Health Behavior in China — Nov 4, 2011

Three essays each focusing on one topic in economics of health behaviors in China.

Preliminary assessment of economic impacts of alcohol pricing policy options in the UK — Mar 21, 2011

This study provides evidence on potential economic impact of policies designed to increase the price of alcoholic drinks on consumers, producers and retailers in the UK. Policy-makers used recommendations to implement a new pricing policy.

The European Alcohol and Health Forum: First Monitoring Progress Report — Jan 29, 2010

This study, commissioned by DG SANCO, presents a quality assessment of the monitoring information provided by members of the European Alcohol and Health Forum on their commitments to reduce alcohol-related harm.

The affordability of alcoholic beverages in the European Union: Understanding the link between alcohol affordability, consumption and harms — Apr 2, 2009

This study, conducted for the European Commission, examines the affordability of alcoholic beverages across the EU, the potential impacts of affordability on harmful use of alcohol, and possible policy levers to tackle the problem.

International Study of UK, U.S. and Other Countries on Reducing Alcohol Harm — Nov 21, 2008

The National Audit Office (NAO) of the United Kingdom, in order to determine the structure and effectiveness of Department of Health and National Health System interventions aimed at preventing and reducing alcohol harm in England, commissioned RAND Europe to examine similar programs in Australia, Canada, Germany, the Netherlands and the United States.

An Ex Ante Assessment of the Economic Impacts of EU Alcohol Policies — Jul 27, 2006

Presents an evidence-based ex ante impact assessment of a proposed DG Health and Consumer Protection, European Commission Communication on alcohol policy, with a focus on economic impacts.

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Services Among Privately Insured Individuals in Managed Behavioral Health Care — Jan 1, 2003

Examines the effects of various kinds of private insurance for substance abuse.

Evidence Based Care Models for Recognizing and Treating Alcohol Problems in Primary Care Settings — Jan 1, 2001

Evidence Based Care Models for Recognizing and Treating Alcohol Problems in Primary Care Settings

Antecedents of Drinking among Young Adolescents with Different Alcohol Use Histories — Jan 1, 1991

Testing separate path analytic models for seventh grade users and nonusers, this study assesses the impact of cognitive, social influence, and behavioral antecedents on adolescent drinking three and twelve months later.

Multistage path models of adolescent alcohol and drug use: a reanalysis — Jan 1, 1986

Simplex and nonsimplex models containing personality and perceived environmental variables as predictors of current use of alcohol, marijuana, and other drugs were compared in this reanalysis of a 1980 study by R. H. Potvin and C. Lee. Contrary to th...

Criminal Careers of Habitual Felons: A Summary Report — Jan 1, 1977

Summarizes findings from a project designed to examine the criminal careers of habitual felons. In-depth personal interviews with 49 prison inmates are the primary source of data.

Criminal Careers of Habitual Felons — Jan 1, 1977

Analysis of interviews with 49 prison inmates - armed robbers serving at least their second prison term. The interviews probed patterns of criminality; criminal sophistication; treatment by criminal justice agencies; and drug and alcohol involvement.

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