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ARG researchers presented at the Research Society on Alcoholism's annual conference, which provides a forum for communication among researchers who share common interests in the prevention and treatment of alcoholism. The meeting ran from June 24 to June 28, 2017. 2017 RSA Schedule of ARG Staff Sunday, June 25  10:00 – 11:30  SYMPOSIUM: Diversity in drinking and associated problems among U.S. Hispanics 10:41      Sarah Zemore – Factors Explaining Variation in Prescription Drug … [Read more...]

In early June, ARG researchers head to Sheffield, UK for the 43rd annual symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society for Social and Epidemiological Research on Alcohol, which brings together international scientists engaged in research on the social aspects of alcohol use and its problems. The meeting runs from June 5 to 9. 2017. ARG Researchers Presentation Schedule and Topics Monday, June 5 Scientist Katherine Karriker-Jaffe: Using propensity scoring methods to estimate mental health impacts … [Read more...]

PHI senior adviser and principal investigator Lynn Silver MD, MPH, leads a new study that will assess the impact of the first-ever sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) warning labeling policy on knowledge, attitudes and consumption. SSB consumption is a major contributor to the twin epidemics of obesity and diabetes in America. The study will document if and how warning labels could provide a viable tool for obesity prevention. ARG scientific director and senior scientist Thomas K. Greenfield, … [Read more...]

Congratulations to ARG senior scientist Cheryl Cherpitel, DrPH, who received a sub-award to study the effects of cannabis use in motor vehicle crashes in the emergency room.  A strong association has been established between alcohol use and motor vehicle collisions (MVC’s), but less is known about cannabis use and MVC or the interaction of cannabis with alcohol and other drugs as a risk factor for such collisions. Oregon Health and Science University's School of Emergency Medicine heads up … [Read more...]

Congratulations to ARG associate scientist Priscilla Martinez who received an NIH K01 Career Development Award to study the relationship between alcohol use, inflammation, and health outcomes, specifically hypertension, diabetes, and depression, in the context of racial/ethnic disparities. The prestigious K01 award provides early-stage investigators with mentored support to help recipients develop independent research careers.  Martinez is the first ARG researcher to receive such an award. … [Read more...]

Associate Scientist Won Kim Cook will lead a new study that looks at disadvantage and drinking outcomes among Asian Americans.   Scientist Nina Mulia and biostatistician Libo Li round out the research team, bringing to the project expertise on disparities and statistical analyses, respectively. The study aims to investigate the relationship between disadvantage and heavy drinking, including alcohol use disorders, among Asian American adults and the ways in which this relationship is modified … [Read more...]

The annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) will see health researchers, practitioners and policy makers from across the country gather in Denver from October 29 to November 2.  This year's theme focuses on the right to health and how to achieve health equity. As part of this year's celebration, Thomas K. Greenfield will receive the Alcohol, Tobacco, and Other Drugs (ATOD) Section's 2016 Lifetime Achievement Award for his long and distinguished career.  Having been … [Read more...]

The annual meeting of the American Public Health Association (APHA) will see health researchers, practitioners and policy makers from across the country gather in Denver from October 29 to November 2.  This year's theme focuses on the right to health and how to achieve health equity. ARG researchers will be in attendance to present on a range of topics, including disparities in drinking trajectories, risks of alcohol-related problems when combining alcohol with other drugs, and how control … [Read more...]

Sunday, June 26 Poster Session – 3:00 – 5:00 Immune Function is Associated with Symptoms of Depression and Psychological Distress Among People with Alcohol and Substance Abuse Disorders - P. Martinez, S.P. Neupane, L. Lien, P. Aukrust, T. Ueland, T.E. Mollnes, K. Hestad, S. Zemore, J.G. Bramness Monday, June 27 Poster Session – 3:00 – 5:00 PM Cannabis Use During Treatment for Alcohol Use Disorders is Associated with More Frequent Alcohol Consumption - M.S. Subbaraman, D. Patterson, J. … [Read more...]

ARG researchers are heading to Stockholm for the Annual Alcohol Epidemiology Symposium of the Kettil Bruun Society (KBS) running from May 30 to June 3, 2106. The primary purpose of the symposium is to provide a forum for researchers involved in alcohol studies to exchange ideas about their ongoing research. The scope of the symposium includes studies of determinants and consequences of drinking, drinking culture and drinking patterns, and social and institutional responses to drinking related … [Read more...]