Background Many public health interventions cannot be evaluated using randomised
controlled trials so they rely on the assessment of observational data. Techniques for …

Abstract Background West Virginia has one of the highest rates of opioid overdose related
deaths and is known as the epicenter of the opioid crisis in the United States. In an effort to …

While a large literature addresses the societal cost of substance abuse across a number of
domains, little is known about the impact of substance abuse on property values. This study …

James Cunningham and co-authors did pioneering work in evaluating the impact of
precursor control on methamphetamine markets and related harms. We discuss their …

In order to reduce alcohol consumption and advance social welfare among Indian
inhabitants, this dissertation examines the efficacy of alcohol prohibition measures in the …

Postal service has become an important channel for drug trafficking worldwide. This paper
examines the impact of the real-name mailing regulation on drug use in a Chinese province …

Abstract Stimulant (eg, cocaine, amphetamine, and methamphetamine) misuse poses a
significant public health concern for adolescents given the potential impact on …