Alcohol Research Group

NEW STUDY REVEALS DISPARITIES IN AT-RISK DRINKING among people with cancer, diabetes, or a health condition

Some older people continue drinking at risky levels even after a health condition diagnosis--lack of access to provider care and health information could be key factors
Defining recovery — as people in recovery see it

US study asks almost 10,000 people in recovery from substance use how they define recovery and identifies shared elements that may help support an addiction-free life
Alcohol Screening Increases with Medicaid Expansion, But Provider Constraints Impact Quality

New study highlights the need for policies that address healthcare provider barriers.
Interview with 2023 Jellinek Award Winner Cheryl Cherpitel

We sat down with Cheryl to talk about her start, her work, and what it means to win this prestigious award.
NEW STUDY Finds RACIAL AND ETHNIC DISPARITIES IN CO-USE OF ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS AMONG ADULTS WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION

US national study finds that among Black, Hispanic/Latinx and Asian adults, alcohol and other drug co-use was linked to a greater likelihood of risky drinking
Childhood adversity before age 5 associated with greater cannabis use in early adolescence

New study examines how early childhood adversity can increase risk of adolescent substance use

At-Risk Drinking, Disparities & Health Issues

New study reveals alcohol-related disparities among older people with a health condition.

Defining recovery — as people in recovery see it

Study asks almost 10,000 people in recovery from substance use how they define recovery

In the News: You could be Drinking More than you think

WSJ: Trends that contribute to increasing alcohol content in drinks.

Smoke-free Policy Adoption at Community Colleges

Mixed-method study looks at policy adoption throughout California.

Cheryl Cherpitel Talks Research, the Award & Where She Started

We interviewed the senior scientist about her work, life, and contributions to public health.

Congratulations to ARG’s New Scientific Leadership

It is my pleasure to introduce the incoming Scientific Director William (Bill) C. Kerr who...