Prevention Research

Picture of Addiction Science & Clinical Practice, July 2011, Vol. 6, No. 1
Presents current knowledge on a variety of addiction issues, including nicotine’s affects on brain function; inhalant abuse; genetically-based research and treatment; maternal tobacco use and its effects on children; and a behavior game for young children.
Picture of Community Monitoring Systems:Tracking & Improving the Well-Being of America's Children & Adolescents
Describes community systems that monitor the well-being of children and adolescents and lists recommendations that define the next steps for creating and mentoring effective community monitoring systems.