This study examines trends in drug use among drivers involved in fatal crashes in the U.S. from 1993 to 2010, focusing on prescription drugs, alcohol, and the increasing prevalence of multiple drug use.

This paper discusses policy recommendations for regulating marijuana, drawing lessons from alcohol and tobacco regulation, and emphasizes prevention measures for impaired driving, retail pricing, and product restrictions.

This article discusses the proposal to raise the tobacco purchasing age to 21, aiming to reduce tobacco use among minors and prevent millions of premature deaths.

This dataset highlights King County colleges and universities exceeding state laws to address secondhand smoke exposure and support cessation, advancing public health goals.

This article maps local tobacco-free park policies in King County, highlighting the variability in rules limiting tobacco use to reduce youth exposure, litter, and second-hand smoke risks.

This dataset analyzes state guidelines for medical marijuana caregivers, including qualifications and allowed activities for caregivers helping patients under medical marijuana laws.

This article explores the potential impact of increasing alcohol taxes to combat alcohol-related health issues. It discusses how adjusting taxes for inflation could help reduce alcohol-related injuries and deaths.

This article highlights the role of naloxone in preventing opioid overdoses. It explores legal and policy opportunities to enhance access and reduce barriers, showcasing practical and political feasibility for public health improvements.

This study evaluates the impact of state medical marijuana laws on adolescent marijuana use from 2003 to 2011, finding no measurable effect in the first few years after enactment.

This study examines the impact of overdose death definitions, finding that some deaths from substance use disorders are missed, while others are inaccurately classified as overdose deaths.

This article explores adolescent opioid abuse, emphasizing the roles of parents and prescribers in education, safe storage, and proper disposal of medications to prevent misuse, as highlighted through two related studies.

This article examines the effects of increased alcohol taxes in Florida from 1969–2004, finding significant reductions in alcohol-attributable mortality and highlighting tax policy as a prevention tool.

This article examines the effectiveness of workplace smoking bans as public health measures, highlighting studies that show reductions in smoking prevalence, cigarette consumption, and exposure to secondhand smoke.