Researcher

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment
Published: March 2016
Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology
Published: November–December 2015
Despite a decline in recent years in the use of cigarettes, the use of non-cigarette nicotine products has been rising, posing a threat to public health.
New research confirms several “disconnects” in the pain-related communication between health care prescribers of prescription opiates (Rx painkillers) and their patients.
Addiction Research and Theory
Published: April 2015
A new, nationally representative survey confirms that the intentional misuse of prescription stimulants is becoming normalized among current college students and other young adults.
Results from the 2013 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) found troubling data on teen use of synthetic human growth hormone.
Journal of Public Health Policy
Published: November 2013
Results from the 2012 Partnership Attitude Tracking Study (PATS) found troubling data on teens' intentional misuse of prescription stimulants.
American Journal of Public Health
Published: August 2013
This 2013 survey sought to learn more about what parents today believe about the legalization and decriminalization of marijuana and the risks it may or may not pose to adolescents.
Parental engagement fostered around the dinner table is one of the most potent tools in raising healthy, substance-free children.
This survey aims to identify the situations, characteristics and social factors that are associated with teen substance use and addiction.
CASAColumbia’s teen surveys have consistently found that the family is fundamental to keeping children away from tobacco, alcohol and illegal substances.