PRC is currently carrying out a large variety of projects exploring diverse aspects of alcohol and other drug use and problems as well as related social issues. The research includes studies of individual behavior, social policies, economics, and public health. Following are descriptions of the studies currently under way at PRC. They have been loosely classified, but many projects span more than one classification.

Click on the title of the study to view a brief description. Click on the name of the investigator to find out more about his or her background and other research work.

Center Grant Project - Environmental Approaches to Prevention: Studies of Communities and Alcohol Problems

Overview of the Center Grant

Brief descriptions of Center Grant Projects

Local Policies, Enforcement, and Underage Drinking
Component Co-Directors: Mallie J. Paschall, Ph.D.& Joel W. Grube
For more information: FAQ about Preventing Underage Drinking

Social Mechanisms of Child Physical Abuse and Neglect
Component Director: Bridget Freisthler
For more information: FAQ about Alcohol and Child Physical Abuse and Neglect

Social Ecology of Drinking and Driving
Component Director: Paul J. Gruenewald, Ph.D.
For more information: FAQ about Social Ecology of Drinking and Driving

Dissemination and Adoption of Science Based Prevention
Component Directors: Kathryn Stewart & Paul Gruenewald

Neighborhoods, Alcohol Outlets and Intimate Partner Violence
Principal Investigator: Carol Cunradi
For more information: FAQ about Intimate Partner Violence

Local Tobacco Policies, Enforcement, and Youth Smoking
Principal Investigator: Joel W. Grube
For more information: FAQ about Community Environment and Youth Smoking

Alcohol and Other Drug Use among Young Adults and College Students

Alcohol Research Collaborative: Retail Alcohol Outlets
Principal Investigator: Robert F. Saltz, Ph.D.

Developing and Testing a Marketing Strategy for Preventing Alcohol-related Problems in College Communities
Principal Investigator: Robert F. Saltz, Ph.D.

Drinking Patterns at Clubs: Using Oral Assays and Portal Methodology
Principal Investigator: Brenda A. Miller, Ph.D.

Evaluation of AlcoholEdu: A Randomized Multi-Campus Trial
Principal Investigator: Mallie J. Paschall, Ph.D.

Prevention of Young Adult Drug Use in Club Settings
Principal Investigator: Brenda Miller

Alcohol, Other Drug Use and Problems among Children and Adolescents

Adolescent Family-Based Prevention
Principal Investigator: Brenda Miller

Effect of Alcohol Placements in Television Programming
Principal Investigator: Cristel A. Russell, Ph.D.

Family Strengths in Preventing Adolescent Drug Use
Principal Investigator: Brenda A. Miller, Ph.D.

Preventing Underage Drinking by Southwest California Indians
Principal Investigator: Roland S. Moore, Ph.D.

Reducing Youth Access to Alcohol: A Randomized Trial
Principal Investigator: Joel Grube

Youth Alcohol Use and Risky Sexual Behavior in Bangkok
Principal Investigator: Brenda A. Miller, Ph.D.

Alcohol and Drug Problems and Prevention

Alcohol Outlet Privatization: The British Columbia Experiment
Principal Investigator: Andrew J. Treno, Ph.D.

Analyzing Lifetime Drinking Trajectories
Principal Investigator: Marcia Russell, Ph.D.

Assessing the Development of Drug Markets Using Bayesian Space-Time Models
Principal Investigator: Paul J. Gruenewald, Ph.D.

Improving the Health of Cambodian American Women: A CBPR Approach
Principal Investigator: Juliet P. Lee, Ph.D.

Partner Violence: Roles of Work, Job Stress & Drinking
Principal Investigator: Genevieve M. Ames, Ph.D.

Safer Colleges and Universities: A UC-System Evaluation
Principal Investigator: Robert F. Saltz, Ph.D.

Web-based Responsible Beverage Service Retail Service Training
Principal Investigator: Robert F. Saltz, Ph.D.

Alcohol and other Drugs: Workplace Research

Developing a Workplace Program to Reduce Alcohol Abuse and Risky Sex in Alaska
Principal Investigator: Joel W. Grube, Ph.D.

Young Adult Food Service Workers: Alcohol Use & Risks
Principal Investigator: Genevieve M. Ames, Ph.D.

Tobacco Use and Regulation

Youth-led Tobacco Prevention among CA Southeast Asians
Principal Investigator: Juliet P. Lee, Ph.D.