Substance Abuse and Mental Health
RTI has established itself as a central player in expanding knowledge about the consequences of substance abuse and the efficacy of programs that combat it. During our history of engagement with these issues, we have researched and monitored the extent and effects of drug and alcohol abuse among youth and college students, the homeless, and residents of specific geographic areas. We emphasize the development of improved methods of measuring substance abuse and its consequences in high-risk populations.
Focus Areas
- Alcohol research
- Identification of emerging drugs of abuse
- Prescription drug abuse
- Tobacco use
- Treatment evaluations and interventions
- Underage drinking
Capabilities
- Data systems development
- Epidemiological studies
- Performance management
- Process and outcome evaluations
- Qualitative methods
- Substance abuse surveillance
- Survey research
Projects
- National Survey on Drug Use and Health
- Department of Defense Survey of Health-Related Behaviors Among Military Personnel
- National Forensic Laboratories Information System
Selected Clients
- National Institute on Drug Abuse
- National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
- National Institute of Child Health and Human Development
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration
- U.S. Department of Justice's Drug Enforcement Administration
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Feature
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Experts
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Gary A. Zarkin Director, Behavioral Health and Criminal Justice |
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Laura J. Dunlap Director, Behavioral Health Economics Program |
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Robert M. Bray Senior Research Psychologist |