In 2019, the Alcohol Research Group achieved its goals to improve public health through a greater understanding of how alcohol and other drug use affects individuals, families, and our communities, and by disseminating our findings to the public, practitioners, and policymakers. We worked on 28 active grants, published 57 articles in peer-reviewed journals, collaborated with 35 countries, and presented 38 papers at conferences and meetings in the US and around the world. In addition, as part … [Read more...]
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New Grant Aims to Inform Young Women on Alcohol Use & Breast Cancer Risk
A new project, led by scientist Priscilla Martinez, and in collaboration with the University of California, San Francisco, aims to better inform young women about the link between drinking and risk of breast cancer. Through the development and distribution of an educational campaign, the project will promote a greater understanding among young women about their own drinking and how it impacts their health so they can make more informed choices. Alcohol use is the … [Read more...]
Drinking High Levels of Alcohol Increases the Chance of Developing Hypertension
A new lifecourse study looks at how drinking affects health over a 30-year period Press Release: People who consume high-levels of alcohol may be at an increased risk of developing high blood pressure according to a new lifecourse study from the Alcohol Research Group (ARG), a program of the Public Health Institute. The study, published today in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine, confirms previous research that demonstrated a significant link between hypertension and heavy drinking … [Read more...]
Liquor Prices Continue to Grow in Washington State after Privatization
Press Release Emeryville, CA (December 18, 2019): New follow-up research on Washington State’s privatization of alcohol and its effect on pricing and consumption found liquor prices continued to increase compared to previous analyses conducted in 2014. However, increases varied by brand, container size, and store type. The study, conducted by the Alcohol Research Group (ARG), a program of the Public Health Institute, found that, between 2014 and 2016, prices grew by 3.9% for a 750 mL … [Read more...]
Understanding Disparities in Alcohol Treatment Services Utilization
This new study is focused on understanding barriers that contribute to Latino- White disparities in the use of specialty alcohol treatment. Underutilization by Latinos, the largest and fastest growing minority racial/ethnic group, is troublesome given that these services have been shown to be effective regardless of race/ethnicity. Findings will address gaps in the understanding of barriers that prevent people from seeking and receiving appropriate care for alcohol use disorders and will … [Read more...]
SHARE: Simplifying Human Subject Data Sharing for Alcohol Researchers
This new grant, headed by Bright Outcome and funded by the National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), will develop an almost-automatic process to help alcohol researchers meet the requirements of the new NIAAA data-sharing policy. ARG will provide expertise and knowledge about data collection to better inform the project. The NIAAA data-sharing agreement requires that all NIAAA grant applications involving human subjects must include plans for the submission of study data … [Read more...]
Policy Brief: Is Federal Parity Effective?
State Parity Laws May Explain Why Federal Policy Aimed at Increasing Access to Alcohol Treatment Services Shows Modest Effect N. Mulia, C.K. Lui, Y. Ye, M.S. Subbaraman, W.C. Kerr, T.K. Greenfield Summary The purpose of this policy brief is to assess the effectiveness of the 2008 Federal Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA) on treatment admissions for people with substance use issues. This is the first assessment to consider the moderating effect of pre-existing … [Read more...]
New Project Aims to Capture the Landscape of Recovery Housing
For most of her career, scientist Amy Mericle, PhD, has worked in treatment and recovery research, including recovery housing. Her latest project, funded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), aims to develop and provide a complete picture of the national recovery housing landscape in the US, which will help better understand how this model effectively supports a person's recovery from addiction. The four-year study will gather information on the availability … [Read more...]
New Project Identifies Education Resilience Factors in Diverse Groups
ARG scientist Nina Mulia's new project seeks to investigate the long-term effects of early childhood adversity on educational success and substance use, from birth though young adulthood. Previous, and extensive, studies have found a link between education and substance use problems. However, understanding what the causal mechanisms are is limited. Some researchers hypothesize that early life factors may play a role. There is also growing evidence that suggests a child's behavioral and … [Read more...]
US Drinking Norms Updated
As a practitioner, one way to assess your clients' drinking habits is to have them compare their current consumption level to how much the rest of the nation is drinking. ARG senior scientist, Thomas K. Greenfield and biostatistician Yu Ye took data from the 2015 National Alcohol Survey (NAS) consisting of individuals residing in 50 states and Washington DC, and looked at the number of drinks both women and men said they consumed per week on average in the previous 12 months. Ask your … [Read more...]
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