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Journal Article
Predictors of Treatment Initiation for Alcohol Use Disorders in Primary Care
This study suggests that either treatment may not be delivered equitably or that patient preference may be an important factor in determining who gets what treatment.
Mar 7, 2019
Journal Article
Evidence for Misspecification of a Nationally Used Quality Measure for Substance Use Treatment
Our results suggest that the omission of MAT in the current version of the HEDIS measure "Initiation and Engagement of Alcohol and Other Drug Dependence Treatment" results in meaningful measurement error.
Mar 6, 2019
Journal Article
Study Design to Evaluate Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Among a Diverse Sample of Adults with a First-Time DUI Offense
The proposed study addresses 2 important public health problems: (1) Individuals convicted of a DUI are mandated to attend a DUI program, but many recidivate and, (2) There is a disproportionate lack of access to AUD treatment for Latino populations.
Mar 6, 2019
Research Brief
Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) Tool: Supporting the Availability of Evidence-Based Psychotherapies in Community Settings
Evidence-based psychotherapies improve symptoms and speed recovery from mental health conditions. The Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) tool helps ensure that psychotherapy training meets the needs of providers and supports competent delivery.
Dec 20, 2018
Report
Considering Heroin-Assisted Treatment and Supervised Drug Consumption Sites in America
Increasing access to medications like methadone and buprenorphine is essential to addressing the U.S. opioid crisis. But the severity of the crisis warrants examining additional interventions. What does the evidence suggest about heroin-assisted treatment and supervised consumption sites? And what are some of the issues associated with implementing them in the United States?
Dec 6, 2018
Tool
Training Clinicians to Deliver Evidence-Based Psychotherapy: Development of the Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) Tool
The Training in Psychotherapy (TIP) Tool can be applied to community-based psychotherapy trainings to assess their alignment with elements that enhance effectiveness. This document includes the TIP Tool, a user guide, and details on tool development.
Nov 15, 2018
Report
Effects of Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) for Opioid Use Disorder on Functional Outcomes: A Systematic Review
This systematic review synthesizes evidence on the effects of medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder on functional outcomes, including cognitive, physical, occupational, social/behavioral, and neurological function.
Oct 30, 2018
Journal Article
Data Sources and Data-Linking Strategies to Support Research to Address the Opioid Crisis: Final Report
This report highlights key research questions and identifies opportunities to use existing data sources and implement data-linking strategies that can support the HHS five point strategy to combat the opioid crisis.
Oct 16, 2018
Commentary
In Opioid Policy, One Size Does Not Fit All
To solve America's opioid crisis, policymakers will need to view the epidemic as an “ecosystem,” where policies that target only one part of the problem can have unintended consequences.
Oct 12, 2018
Announcement
NIH Funds RAND Corporation Opioid Research Center Dedicated to Policies for Addressing the National Crisis
A research center dedicated to identifying effective policies for combating the nation's opioid epidemic has been established at the RAND Corporation, supported by a $7.2 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse, a component of the National Institutes of Health.
Sep 10, 2018
Report
Local Evaluation Report for Los Angeles County's Mentally Ill Offender Crime Reduction (MIOCR) Program
RAND researchers assessed a Los Angeles County program to improve outcomes for individuals suffering from mental health disorders who are returning to the community after incarceration.
Sep 7, 2018
Journal Article
Sustaining Alcohol and Opioid Use Disorder Treatment in Primary Care: A Mixed Methods Study
Access to external funding and staff support are two important factors for the sustainability of substance use disorder treatment provision within primary care clinics.
Aug 24, 2018
Journal Article
Impact of Medicaid Policy on the Oral Health of Publicly Insured Children
State policies that support non-dental primary care providers' application of fluoride varnish treatment were associated with improvements in oral health for young children with public insurance.
Aug 21, 2018
Dissertation
Increasing Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders: Estimating Costs, Supply, and the Effects of Insurance Expansions
This dissertation measures access to buprenorphine, the fastest growing form of medication-assisted treatment, and the effects of demand side interventions aiming to tackle the opioid problem in America.
Aug 14, 2018
News Release
Viewing Tobacco 'Power Wall' Linked to Adolescents' Willingness to Try Vaping Products
Adolescents who view advertising for tobacco products on the tobacco “power wall” in convenience stores report being more willing to try vaping products in the future compared to peers who visited a store where the tobacco power wall was hidden.
Aug 6, 2018
Journal Article
Healthcare Provider Counseling to Quit Smoking and Patient Desire to Quit: The Role of Negative Smoking Outcome Expectancies
The time devoted to counseling patients about smoking should include assistance to quit, such as recommending a product, prescription or program, and incorporate techniques to elicit patients' expectations of smoking.
Jul 3, 2018
Research Brief
Consider a Range of Policy Areas to Solve the Opioid Crisis
Many thoughtful policies have been implemented to reduce access to opioids and enhance treatment for addiction. But policies targeting one part of the system can have unintended effects on another. To combat the crisis, decisionmakers will need to weigh potential policy outcomes across the entire opioid ecosystem.
Jun 29, 2018
Journal Article
Patient Predictors of Substance Use Disorder Treatment Initiation in Primary Care
Primary care clinics are opportune settings for the delivery of substance use disorder treatment, but little is known about which patients initiate treatment in these settings.
Jun 28, 2018
Journal Article
Tobacco Power Wall Exposure Increases Adolescents' Willingness to Try E-Cigarettes
Exposure to the tobacco “power wall” in convenience stores and other retail settings may increase adolescents' willingness to try e-cigarettes, much like other tobacco products.
Jun 28, 2018
Journal Article
Use of Medication Therapy to Treat Opioid Abuse Among Medicaid Recipients Increased After Approval of New Drug
The number of Medicaid recipients receiving medication to treat opioid abuse increased sharply in the years after approval of buprenorphine, but the increase was smaller in poorer counties and areas with larger populations of black and Hispanic residents.
Jun 27, 2018

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Andrew M. Parker

Senior Behavioral and Social Scientist

Andrew M. Parker is a senior behavioral and social scientist at the RAND Corporation and a professor within the Pardee RAND Graduate School. His research applies core concepts in behavioral decision research to the understanding of decisions in complex, real-world situations. He has led or…
Nicole K. Eberhart

Senior Behavioral Scientist

Nicole Eberhart (she/her) is a senior behavioral scientist at the RAND Corporation and a clinical psychologist. Her research focuses primarily on mental health and wellbeing. More specifically, her work focuses on evaluation of behavioral health programs, programs that integrate primary and…

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