Information and Policy Briefs
February 8th 2012 | Posted in: Information and Policy Briefs
This Policy Brief examines prescription drug takeback programs in the context of substance abuse prevention. Across America, drug takeback programs have become increasingly popular as policymakers struggle to provide individuals with a secure and convenient way to dispose of unused medications. To learn more about takeback programs, Carnevale Associates, LLC surveyed a number of programs to better understand their design, costs, and efficacy to support national efforts to reduce the size and scope of the prescription drug epidemic. Our analysis found that these programs vary substantially in cost and approach. In addition, we found no evidence that takeback programs affect prescription drug abuse. We conclude that additional research is needed before incorporating takebacks into any substance abuse prevention plan.
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December 3rd 2011 | Posted in: Information and Policy Briefs
With the failure of the Joint Select Committee on Deficit Reduction to reach an agreement, this Policy Brief examines the effects of a $1.2 trillion sequestration (automatic cut) on the federal drug control budget. Slated for implementation beginning in 2013, Carnevale Associates' analysis finds that the proposed cuts would be much more detrimental to demand reduction programs than to supply reduction programs. The disproportionate impact on demand reduction programs may impede the Obama administration’s stated aim of implementing the public health approach promoted in its National Drug Control Strategy.
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April 13th 2011 | Posted in: Information and Policy Briefs
This Policy Brief examines the present state of prescription drug abuse and the potential role of Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs or PMPs) in providing real-time information to inform prevention, treatment, and law enforcement policies, programs, and practices.
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April 12th 2011 | Posted in: Information and Policy Briefs
This Policy Brief examines recent data implying that the methamphetamine epidemic is rebounding after several years of decline. Exploring the relationship between current trends and existing laws, this brief offers policy solutions for prevention, treatment, and law enforcement.
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April 12th 2011 | Posted in: Information and Policy Briefs
This 2008 Policy Brief highlights the principles of an effective national drug control policy, emphasizing the importance of research-based approaches and the need to link strategy and budget.
The Policy Brief highlights the value of domestic programs--including prevention, treatment, and domestic law enforcement--, concluding that the coming administration must rely on data and research when formulating the drug control strategy. Such an approach will likely lead to the reallocation of resources from supply reduction to demand reduction initiatives, the identification of performance measures suitable for use with a research-based strategy, and the reestablishment of surveillance systems essential to making the strategy responsive to emerging problems.
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