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Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Effectiveness, Ethical Implications, and Alternatives to Civil Commitment for Substance Use Treatment
Civil commitment for substance use disorders (SUD) involves the mandatory enrollment of people in abstinence-focused treatment. In the United States, 35 states and the District of Columbia have such commitment laws for people with SUD. This fact sheet focuses on the effects of civil commitment on people with SUD.
Published November 21, 2023
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Preventing Substance Use Disorders with Prescription Opioid Labeling
Prescription opioid misuse can increase the risk of dependence and is one driver of the opioid epidemic. From 1999 to 2020, more than 263,000 people across the country died from overdoses directly involving prescription opioids.
Published October 1, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Support for People with Substance Use Disorders: Crisis and Peer Supports
As the opioid epidemic continues to be a major public health crisis with record-breaking deaths, policies that promote services for people with substance use disorders (SUDs) beyond clinics and in-patient facilities can help support treatment and recovery.
Published September 9, 2022
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Support for People with Substance Use Disorders: Treatment, Recovery, & Harm Reduction
In 2021, more than 240,000 people in the United States died from drug overdoses and excessive alcohol use. Policies that prevent deaths from substance use and substance use disorders (SUDs) include increasing access to treatment, harm reduction, and recovery support.
Published August 12, 2022
Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative
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Podcast Episode
Episode 10: Exploring PacMAT, The Pennsylvania Coordinated Medication-Assisted Treatment Program
For our March episode, we explore the Pennsylvania Coordinated Medication-Assisted Treatment Program, or PacMAT, which builds evidence-based medication-assisted treatment (MAT) programs for Pennsylvanians suffering from opioid use disorder. Currently, there are 14 PacMAT centers throughout Pennsylvania that utilize a hub-and-spoke model.
Published March 8, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Teen and College Student Alcohol Use During COVID-19
Excessive alcohol use costs the US an estimated $249 billion each year.[1] The COVID-19 pandemic has affected young people in ways that may increase their risk for heavy alcohol use.
Published February 1, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Providing Support to Parents with Substance Use Disorders During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has produced unique challenges for parents with substance use disorders (SUDs). Although some barriers have been alleviated (e.g., medication assisted treatment is more accessible for some and telehealth is broadly available), COVID-19 has still resulted in barriers to support for parents with SUDs.
Published January 1, 2021
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Policy Brief
Policy Recommendations for Excessive Alcohol Use Amid COVID-19
Excessive alcohol use is the third leading cause of preventable death in the United States[i] and has been made worse by the stress, anxiety, depression, and isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published December 1, 2020
Evidence-to-Impact Collaborative
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Podcast Episode
Episode 5 – The Stigma Of The Opioid Crisis
What is there left to say about the opioid crisis that has not already been said? It’s claimed thousands of lives, torn apart families and communities, strained our country’s already fractured healthcare system, and cost the economy billions, perhaps trillions, of dollars. If burning a path through communities for the last twenty years was not enough, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced many individuals and families to endure joblessness, potential homelessness, and other uncertainties, causing a spike in substance use and subsequently, overdoses.
Published August 31, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Web Article
COVID-19 Web Panel: Addressing Supports for Substance Use, Violence, and Mental Health among Families
The Coronavirus has forced many families to make significant changes in their daily lives, limiting access to important resources that strengthen family functioning and well-being.
Published April 17, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Mitigating the Implications of Coronavirus Pandemic on Families: Issue 2
The fast-moving Coronavirus pandemic (also known as COVID-19) has numerous implications on the health and well-being children and families.
Published March 27, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
COVID-19: Supporting Substance Use Disorder Patients in Recovery
Social Isolation Exacerbates the Severity of Substance Use and Mental Health Disorders.
Published March 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
COVID-19 and Opioid Risk Mitigation
Improve Access to Items Needed to Reduce Harm Associated with Opioid Misuse.
Published March 1, 2020
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Substance Abuse Treatment: Predictors of Success and Accountability
Addiction is a complex disease, and there is no “one-size fits all.” Treatment should be personalized, measure progress over time, and develop a long-term strategy for continuing care after treatment.
Published August 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Substance Use Treatment for Women
Many women who use substances are mothers with minor children or are of reproductive age.
Published June 1, 2019
Research-to-Policy Collaboration
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Fact Sheet
Substance Use: Treatment, Abstinence, and Prevention
We gathered the following information to respond to general interests related to substance use treatment, abstinence, and prevention.
Published April 1, 2019
Results First™
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Web Article
Massachusetts Commission Seeks Ways to Strengthen Behavioral Health Policies
Panel proposes using evidence-based analyses to determine best approaches
Published May 14, 2018
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Indiana Family Impact Seminar #20
Diversion Programs at the Intersection of Substance Abuse and Mental Health
Published November 21, 2017
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
North Carolina Family Impact Seminar #10
Intersections of Child Welfare and Substance Abuse: Strategies for Supporting Families
Published September 22, 2016
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Massachusetts Family Impact Seminar #7
Chemical Reactions: Marijuana, Opioids, and Our Families
Published March 1, 2016
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Michigan Family Impact Seminar #18
Juvenile Justice: Investing in Success
Published December 8, 2011
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Virginia Family Impact Seminar #2
Substance Abuse Prevention: Policies, Programs and Strategies for Virginia’s Youth
Published September 23, 2009
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Nebraska Family Impact Seminar #4
Foster Care: Challenges and Policy Issues
Published February 14, 2007
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
District of Columbia Family Impact Seminar #20
Educating with Peers: Others Do – Should You?
Published November 3, 1998
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Wisconsin Family Impact Seminar #10
Building Resiliency and Reducing Risk: What Youth Need from Families and Communities to Succeed
Published January 29, 1998
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
Wisconsin Family Impact Seminar #8
Programs and Policies to Prevent Youth Crime, Smoking and Substance Use: What Works?
Published February 19, 1997
Family Impact Institute
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Seminar
District of Columbia Family Impact Seminar #5
Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Programs
Published February 10, 1995
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