RAND Research Topic: Substance Use Disorder Prevention2023-08-01T17:16:04ZCopyright (c) 2023, The RAND CorporationRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/topics/substance-use-disorder-prevention.html Treating Supervised Drug Consumption Sites like CannabisBeau Kilmer; Bryce Pardohttps://www.rand.org/blog/2021/10/treating-supervised-drug-consumption-sites-like-cannabis.html2021-10-22T10:55:00Z2021-10-22T10:55:00ZSome communities hard hit by the opioid crisis are interested in opening supervised consumption sites—places where people who use drugs can do so under supervision of trained staff. What could be done to make it easier to pilot and evaluate these sites in the United States?America's Opioid EcosystemRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA604-1.html2023-03-16T00:01:00Z2023-03-16T00:01:00Z<p>Patterns and consequences of opioid use are changing dramatically. Researchers provide a nuanced assessment of America's opioid ecosystem, highlighting how leveraging system interactions can reduce addiction, overdose, suffering, and other harms.</p>Traditions and Connections for Urban Native Americans (TACUNA)Daniel Dickerson; Elizabeth J. D'Amico; Alina I. Palimaru; Ryan Andrew Brown; David P. Kennedy; Carrie L. Johnson; Kurt Schweigmanhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP70117.html2023-06-21T09:00:00Z2023-06-21T09:00:00ZVery few opioid prevention programs exist for urban Native American emerging adults. Community participation enhances opioid prevention programs for urban Native Americans. Engaging in Native American traditional practices promotes healthy behaviors.Implementation and Outcome Evaluation of LA DOOR: A Proposition 47-Funded Program in Los AngelesMelissa M. Labriola; Danielle Sobol; Heather Sims; Stephanie Brooks Hollidayhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1500-2.html2023-05-24T07:45:00Z2023-05-24T07:45:00Z<p>The authors discuss the Los Angeles Diversion, Outreach, and Opportunities for Recovery program, which uses a health-focused preventative approach to engage those at risk of misdemeanors related to substance use, mental illness, or homelessness.</p>Feasibility and Acceptability of Incorporating Social Network Visualizations Into a Culturally Centered Motivational Network Intervention to Prevent Substance Use Among Urban Native American Emerging AdultsDavid P. Kennedy; Elizabeth J. D'Amico; Ryan Andrew Brown; Alina I. Palimaru; Daniel Dickerson; Carrie L. Johnson; Anthony Lopezhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP69092.html2022-11-22T10:30:00Z2022-11-22T10:30:00ZSocial network visualizations are a promising tool for increasing awareness of social challenges and sources of resilience for urban American Indian/Alaska Native emerging adults.Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid TraffickingRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/multimedia/video/2022/05/03/commission-on-combating-synthetic-opioid-trafficking.html2022-05-03T12:00:00Z2022-05-03T12:00:00ZThis video provides an overview of the Commission on Combating Synthetic Opioid Trafficking, including its purpose, research, and findings. Reducing Opioid Overdose Deaths by Expanding Naloxone Distribution and Addressing Structural Barriers to CareRosanna Smart; Corey S. Davishttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP68837.html2022-02-01T09:15:00Z2022-02-01T09:15:00ZQualitatively synthesizing evidence from six systematic reviews, the authors conclude that OEND programs generally produce beneficial outcomes across all domains considered, although the authors' ratings for the strength of the evidence are often "limited" or "moderate."Can Extremism Be Addictive?Ryan Andrew Brown; Rajeev Ramchand; Todd C. Helmushttps://www.rand.org/pubs/perspectives/PEA1071-1.html2022-01-05T09:00:00Z2022-01-05T09:00:00ZWhy do former extremists feel drawn back to radical ideological thoughts and long for reengagement with the movements they left? Is it like an addiction? There could be opportunities to apply lessons from addiction research and treatment to efforts to counter hate and violent extremism.Final Evaluation of LA DOORMelissa M. Labriola; Danielle Sobol; Stephanie Brooks Holliday; Heather Simshttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_reports/RRA1500-1.html2021-09-30T09:00:00Z2021-09-30T09:00:00Z<p>In this report, the authors summarize their findings from an evaluation of Cohort 1 of the Los Angeles Diversion, Outreach, and Opportunities for Recovery program.</p>Mental Health Conditions and Substance Use Disorders Among Youth Subsequently Diagnosed With Opioid Use Disorder or Opioid PoisoningEdeanya Agbese; Bradley D. Stein; Benjamin Druss; Andrew W. Dick; Rosalie Liccardo Pacula; Douglas L. Lesliehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP68685.html2021-07-21T09:30:00Z2021-07-21T09:30:00ZThis study examined receipt of services for mental health conditions and non-opioid substance use disorders among privately insured adolescents and young adults (ie, youth) with subsequent clinically diagnosed opioid use disorder or opioid poisoning.The Association of State Opioid Misuse Prevention Policies With Patient- and Provider-Related OutcomesAmanda Mauri; Tarlise N. Townsend; Rebecca Lee Haffajeehttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP68141.html2020-04-29T10:15:00Z2020-04-29T10:15:00ZThis review reveals a growing literature on the effects of certain state opioid misuse prevention policies, but persistent gaps in evidence on other prevalent state policies remain.Influence of an Implementation Support Intervention on Barriers and Facilitators to Delivery of a Substance Use Prevention ProgramJill S. Cannon; Marylou Gilbert; Patricia A. Ebener; Patrick S. Malone; Caitlin M. Reardon; Joie D. Acosta; Matthew Chinmanhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP68082.html2020-02-13T10:30:00Z2020-02-13T10:30:00ZFindings highlight that implementation support, such as Getting to Outcomes, is likely to help low-resourced community-based organizations improve program delivery through a focus on implementation processes.Program Capacity to Deliver Prevention Services to Children of Adult Clients Receiving Substance Use Disorder TreatmentErick G. Guerrero; Howard Padwa; Veronica Serret; Melvin Rico; Sarah B. Hunter; Lillian Gelberghttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP67860.html2019-05-29T12:00:00Z2019-05-29T12:00:00ZMost of the publicly-funded SUD-treatment programs in this study reported delivering prevention and early-intervention services for children of their adult clients.An Evening with RAND April 2019RAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/giving/an-evening-with-rand/2019/04/photos.html2019-04-10T19:00:00Z2019-04-10T19:00:00ZAn Evening with RAND brought together Pittsburgh-area leaders at the Carnegie Museum of Art to discuss the current state of the opioid crisis and examine ways RAND researchers are working to help society understand the full scope of the crisis. [Pittsburgh, PA]Relative Influence of Perceived Peer and Family Substance Use on Adolescent Alcohol, Cigarette, and Marijuana Use Across Middle and High SchoolMegan S. Schuler; Joan S. Tucker; Eric R. Pedersen; Elizabeth J. D'Amicohttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP67760.html2018-12-20T12:00:00Z2018-12-20T12:00:00ZSubstance use prevention efforts that seek to counter peer pressures should begin prior to middle school and span high school, and address the role of peer and family environments.Consider a Range of Policy Areas to Solve the Opioid CrisisRAND Corporationhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/research_briefs/RB10018.html2018-07-03T13:00:00Z2018-07-03T13:00:00ZMany 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.
Blackouts as a Moderator of Young Adult Veteran Response to Personalized Normative Feedback for Heavy DrinkingMary Beth Miller; Angelo M. DiBello; Kate B. Carey; Eric R. Pedersenhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP67607.html2018-05-22T12:00:00Z2018-05-22T12:00:00ZOnline personalized normative feedback (PNF) interventions for alcohol use may be particularly effective for people who have recently experienced an alcohol-induced blackout.Addressing the Opioid Epidemic in the United StatesWalid F. Gellad; Chester B. Good; David J. Shulkinhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP67578.html2018-04-26T12:00:00Z2018-04-26T12:00:00ZReflecting a comprehensive VA effort to improve pain management, in 2007 fewer veterans received high doses of opioids and more veterans received non-opioid pain therapies, naloxone, and treatment for substance use disorders.Marijuana Buyers in the United States, 2010-2014Alejandro Azofeifa; Laura J. Sherman; Margaret E. Mattson; Rosalie Liccardo Paculahttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP67443.html2018-01-16T13:30:00Z2018-01-16T13:30:00ZApproximately 18.5 million Americans aged 12 or older reported buying marijuana in the past year; they were more likely to be male, report using marijuana for a greater number of days, and report dependence on marijuana.Recruitment and Retention of Homeless Youth in a Substance Use and HIV-risk Reduction ProgramRick Garvey; Eric R. Pedersen; Elizabeth J. D'Amico; Brett Ewing; Joan S. Tuckerhttps://www.rand.org/pubs/external_publications/EP67353.html2017-10-13T10:00:00Z2017-10-13T10:00:00ZDeveloping a series of strategies and tools to reach homeless youth makes it possible to conduct research with and provide outreach to this at-risk yet hard-to-reach population.