Center for Health Policy, IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health

Permanent URI for this collection

https://hdl.handle.net/1805/14313
The Center for Health Policy (CHP) is the research hub of the department of Health Policy and Management. Our mission is to generate evidence that informs decision-making in Indiana and beyond. CHP Fellows and staff conduct rigorous research and evaluation on health system performance and health policy issues, with a specific focus on: population health and analytics; substance misuse and mental health services; and public health systems and services research.

Browse

Browsing Center for Health Policy, IU Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health by Issue Date

Filter results by year or month
Now showing 1 - 10 of 67
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Mental Health and Substance Abuse Needs Assessment for Marion County
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010) Greene, Marion; Williams, Matthew; Wright, Eric
    This needs assessment was conducted for Mental Health America of Greater Indianapolis (MHAGI). The purpose was to examine prevalence, consequences, and correlates of mental illness and substance abuse in Marion County.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Meth Use in Indiana
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010-07) Greene, Marion; Williams, Matthew; Wright, Eric
    Methamphetamine, a derivative of amphetamine, is a synthetic stimulant that affects the central nervous system. It is commonly known as meth, speed, and chalk; in its smoked form, it is often referred to as ice, crystal, crank, and glass. Due to its high potential for abuse, meth is classified as a Schedule II drug and is legally available only by prescription. Abuse of the drug is a serious problem in the United States, often resulting in devastating medical, psychological, social, and legal consequences. According to estimates from the 2008 National Survey on Drug Use and Health (NSDUH), 12.6 million Americans (or 5.0 percent) ages 12 and older have tried meth at least once in their life.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The Effects of Tobacco Use on Oral Health in Indiana
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2010-07) Aguirre-Zero, Odette; Greene, Marion; Wright, Eric
    Tobacco use is associated with a variety of harmful consequences, including increased risk of numerous cancers; coronary heart disease and other cardiovascular diseases; respiratory diseases in adults and children; and pregnancy complications. In addition, tobacco use imposes a considerable economic burden, accounting for $190 billion annually in healthcare expenditures and productivity losses.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The Consumption and Consequences of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Drugs in Indiana: A State Epidemiological Profile 2011
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2011) Wright, Eric; Greene, Marion; Kooreman, Harold; Williams, Matthew John
    This report represents the sixth official State Epidemiological Profile completed by the State Epidemiology and Outcomes Workgroup (SEOW). As we have in past years, we updated the core set of analyses to reflect the most recent data available. In order to make the report most useful for state and local policymakers and service providers, we present detailed information and descriptive analyses regarding the patterns and consequences of substance use both for the state and, whenever possible, each of Indiana’s 92 counties.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Prenatal Alcohol Use and Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder in Indiana
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2012-06) Greene, Marion
    Consumption of alcohol during pregnancy can cause the infant to be born with a fetal alcohol spectrum disorder (FASD). FASD is not a diagnosis, but an umbrella term that describes a group of conditions associated with prenatal alcohol exposure, including fetal alcohol syndrome (FAS).
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Opioid Treatment Programs in Indiana - The Use of Medication in Addiction Treatment
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2013-01) Williams, Matthew; Greene, Marion; Wright, Eric
    Addiction to opioids (e.g., heroin, morphine, prescription pain relievers) is a serious health problem with wide-ranging social and economic implications. In 2010, more than 2 million Americans were affected, with 1.9 million U.S. residents addicted to prescription opioids and 359,000 addicted to heroin. Abuse of opioids, particularly heroin, has been associated with unintentional overdoses and transmission of hepatitis, HIV, and sexually transmitted diseases.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Using Data to Identify Substance Abuse Prevention Needs - Development of a Substance Abuse Priority Index
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2013-05) Greene, Marion; Wright, Eric
    Substance abuse continues to be a public health concern in Indiana and nationwide. The abuse of alcohol and other drugs may not only result in negative health outcomes but are often a key issue in the criminal justice system, either directly (e.g., possession or sale/manufacture of illicit substances) or indirectly (e.g., crimes committed while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or to support drug-seeking behaviors). The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services declared substance abuse stance abuse can differ by county.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Key Findings and Recommendations from the 2013 IPLA INSPECT Knowledge and Use Survey
    (IU Richard M Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2014-06) Kooreman, Harold; Carnes, Neal; Wright, Eric R.
    The Center for Health Policy in collaboration with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and the State Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force’s Education Committee developed a web-based survey to gather information on prescribers’ and dispensers’ knowledge, use, and opinions of INSPECT as well as to assess prescribers’ and dispensers’ attitudes and beliefs about prescribing and dispensing opioids. Key findings suggest that both providers and dispensers are strongly supportive and frequent users of the INSPECT program; the majority of users believe INSPECT is generally effective and a valuable tool in state-wide efforts to reduce the misuse, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    Key Findings and Recommendations from the 2013 IPLA INSPECT Knowledge and Use Survey
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2014-06) Kooreman, Harold; Carnes, Neal; Wright, Eric
    The Center for Health Policy in collaboration with the Indiana Professional Licensing Agency and the State Prescription Drug Abuse Prevention Task Force Education Committee developed a web-based survey to gather information on prescribers and dispensers knowledge, use, and opinions of INSPECT as well as to assess prescribers and dispensers attitudes and beliefs about prescribing and dispensing opioids. Key findings suggest that both providers and dispensers are strongly supportive and frequent users of the INSPECT program; the majority of users believe INSPECT is generally effective and a valuable tool in state-wide efforts to reduce the misuse, abuse, and diversion of prescription drugs.
  • Thumbnail Image
    Item
    The Indiana INSPECT Evaluation: Key Findings and Recommendations from a Descriptive Analysis of INSPECT Data
    (Richard M. Fairbanks School of Public Health, 2014-09) Kooreman, Harold; Greene, Marion; Xavier-Brier, Marik; Wright, Eric
    The purpose of this report is to provide a descriptive analysis of 2011-2013 INSPECT data. Most of the controlled substances dispensed in the observed time period were opioids, especially hydrocodone bitartrate and acetaminophen combinations (e.g., Vicodin). Benzodiazepines also contributed to a large portion of dispensations. Potential doctor-shoppers were more likely to be younger and had filled a higher number of opioid prescriptions than individuals characterized as non-shoppers. More dispensations of opioid analgesics were attributable to MDs than any other profession with prescription privileges.