Alcohol Research Group

The I-STARR project launches its pilot study program

The pilot program aims to spur and support exciting research advancing the evidence base on recovery housing. Apply now.
COVID-19 study finds striking inequities in access to health care during the pandemic

US national study reveals disparities in general and behavioral health care receipt, suggests telehealth is a vital bridge to care for traditionally underserved groups during the pandemic
Only 52 of 114 community colleges in California are smoke-free

Mixed-methods study examines smoke-free policy processes to determine factors and strategies to help facilitate policy adoption at all California campuses.
State of Recovery Housing Reports Now Available

State-level reports provide a snapshot of the number and location of recovery residences as it relates to population density, alcohol- and drug-involved mortality, and COVID vulnerability.
Study looks at whether Medicaid expansion leads to increased access to treatment services

Results showed Medicaid-insured alcohol and opioid treatment rates increased particularly among Black and Hispanic/Latinx groups.
Study reveals inequities in alcohol screenings

Race, ethnicity, education and insurance status can determine the quality of alcohol screenings and care

Disparities in access to health care during the pandemic

New study suggests telehealth is a vital bridge to care for traditionally underserved groups

Effects of Medicaid expansion on alcohol & opioid treatment

Findings showed treatment rates increased, particularly among Black and Hispanic/Latinx groups.

Smoke-free Policy Adoption at Community Colleges

Mixed-method study looks at policy adoption throughout California.

Recovery Housing Project Produces State-Level Reports

Assessment of the number and location of recovery residences as it relates to population density,...

Secondhand Harms Project Generates 26 Studies

Project wraps up after producing a broad range of critical outcomes.

New Covid-19 Grant Explores its Impacts

Priscilla Martinez, PhD, and colleagues are working to better understand how the Covid-19 pandemic affected...