Health Disparities Research at the National Institute on Drug Abuse

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Resources Weiss, S.R., Kung, H.C., and Pearson, J.L. (2003). Research Seminar Series
Grant Writing Tips Emerging issues in gender and ethnic differences in Flair Lindsey
Researchers can access general grant writing substance abuse and treatment. Current Women’s Program Analyst, Special Populations Office
tutorials and information on research design at the Health Reports, 3(3), 245–253, http://www. [phone], [email protected] For more than 35 years, the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) has led the Nation in bringing
National Library of Medicine’s NIH Grant Tutorials drugabuse.gov/whgd/pdfs/Weiss.pdf Summer Research with NIDA the power of science to bear on drug abuse and addiction through the support and conduct of
section: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/ep/Tutorial.html. Tamara D. Willis, Ph.D., M.P.H.
NIDA Publications in Spanish research across a broad range of disciplines, and by ensuring the rapid and effective dissemination of
Contractor, Research Analyst Health
NIDA Publications Related to Racial/Ethnic Serie de Reportes de Investigación: El VIH/SIDA (HIV/ Special Populations Office research results to improve prevention and treatment and inform policy.
Populations or With Sections on Racial/ AIDS––Research Report Series) (2007) [phone], [email protected] Racial/ethnic populations have been disproportionately affected by the consequences of drug abuse
Ethnic Populations Serie de Reportes de Investigacion: Abuso de la Flair Lindsey and addiction. To better understand and address the drug abuse and addiction research needs of these
Beatty, L.A. (2003). Changing their minds: Drug MDMA (Extasis) (MDMA (Ecstasy) Abuse––Research Program Analyst, Special Populations Office populations, NIDA established the Special Populations Office (SPO) and developed a Strategic Plan on
aabndus Ve. aKnedit ahd (dEidcst.i)o nIn i na nBdla Ocuk tw oofm Oeunr. RInig Dht. BMrionwdsn, Report Series) (2006) [phone], [email protected] Reducing Health Disparities. Through these vehicles, NIDA continues to systematically and aggressively
The Mental Health of African American Women. New Serie de Reportes de Investigacion: Abuso de la HIV/AIDS pursue this goal. To learn more about health disparities research at NIDA, visit the NIDA Health
York: Columbia University Press, 59–79, http://cup. Marihuana (Marijuana––Research Report Series) (2011) Jacques Normand, Ph.D. Disparities Disparities page at http://www.drugabuse.gov/about/organization/healthdisparities/.
columbia.edu/book/978-0-231-11378-6/in-and-out- La marihuana: Lo que los padres deben saber Director, AIDS Research Program
of-our-right-minds (Marijuana: Facts Parents Need to Know) (2007) [phone], [email protected]
Beatty, L.A., Jones, D.J, Doctor, L. (2005). Reducing Como Prevenir el Uso de Drogas en los Ninos y los Dionne Jones, Ph.D. Special Populations Office
HIV/AIDS and criminal justice involvement in African Adolescentes. Una guia con base cientifica para Deputy Branch Chief, Services Research Branch
Americans as a consequence of drug abuse. Journal padres, educadores y lideres de la comunidad – Division of Epidemiology, Services and The SPO is at the center of addressing NIDA’s health disparities research efforts. It works to address
of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 16(4, Segunda Edición, Versión Abreviada (Preventing Prevention Research Research the training and career development needs of individuals from underrepresented populations and
Suppl B), 1–5, Johns Hopkins University Press, (800- Drug Use Among Children and Adolescents…In Brief [phone], [email protected] ensures that issues related to racial/ethnic populations are adequately represented in NIDA-supported
548-1784), http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/journal_ Edition 2004) Health Services/Criminal Justice drug abuse research. To learn more, visit the SPO home page at http://www.drugabuse.gov/about/
of_health_care_for_the_poor_and_underserved/toc/ La Marihuana: Información para Los Adolescentes Redonna K. Chandler, Ph.D. organization/SPO/SPOHome.html.
hpu16.4B.html (Marijuana: Facts for Teens) (2005) Branch Chief, Services Research Branch
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Principios de Tratamiento para la Drogadicción: Una
Beatty, L.A. (2009). Drug abuse research: Addressing Guia Basada en Investigaciónes (Principles of Drug Deputy Branch Chief, Services Research Branch (1) Epidemiology of Drug Abuse and its Health Consequences Among Racial/Ethnic Minority
the needs of racial/ethnic minority populations. Addiction Treatment: A Research-Based Guide) (2010) Division of Epidemiology, Services and Populations. Focuses on understanding the incidence, patterns, and causes of drug abuse and on
In L. Scheier (Ed.) The handbook of drug use Prevention Research developing better measures and designs to appropriately assess drug abuse, addiction, and related
etiology: Theory, methods, and empirical findings. Juventud Latina: Hable con sus Hijos Sobre las [phone], [email protected]
Washington, DC: APA Books, http://www.apa.org/ Drogas y sus Peligros (Talk to Your Children about Research Training National behaviors in racial/ethnic minority populations. The goals of this effort are to:
pubs/books/4311501.aspx Drugs and their Dangers) (2006) Mimi M. Ghim, Ph.D. n Enhance knowledge about the origins and patterns of drug abuse and addiction and examine
Carroll, K.M., Rosa, C., Brown, Jr. L.S., Daw, R., NIDA Publications of General Interest Deputy Research Training Coordinator both risk and protective factors; and
Magruder, K.M., and Beatty, L. (2007). Addressing Office of Science Policy and Communications
ethnic disparities in drug abuse treatment in the Drugs, Brains, and Behavior––The Science of [phone], [email protected] n Identify short- and long-term effects of drug use, abuse, and addiction on overall health
clinical trials network. Drug Abuse and Dependence, Addiction (2010) Treatment (including physical, mental, and emotional health) and related consequences (e.g., violence
90, 101–106, http://ctndisseminationlibrary.org/ Principles of Drug Abuse Treatment for Criminal Lisa Onken, Ph.D. and crime).
display/167.htm Justice Populations (2009) Chief, Behavioral Treatment Branch Institute on
Differential Drug Use, HIV/AIDS, and Related Health Preventing Drug Use Among Children and Division of Clinical Neuroscience and
Outcomes Among Racial and Ethnic Populations: Adolescents: A Research-Based Guide for Parents, Behavioral Research (2) Prevention of Drug Abuse and Addiction. Focuses on the need for more culturally specific drug
A Knowledge Assessment Workshop. 2001. (2002). Educators, and Community Leaders, Second Edition [phone], [email protected] abuse prevention strategies for health disparity populations in high-risk settings and underserved,
Public Health Reports, 117 (Suppl 1). Oxford Press, (2003) Epidemiology hard-to-reach communities, including rural, low income, and other underserved populations. The
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/issues/145676/ Principles of HIV Prevention in Drug-Using Marsha Lopez, Ph.D. goals of this effort are to:
Jones, D., and Crump, A. (2005). Methodological Populations: A Research-Based Guide (2002) Chief, Epidemiology Research Branch
challenges in conducting health disparities Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment: A Division of Epidemiology, Services and Drug Abuse n Support prevention research, ensuring that new directions (e.g., research-to-practice
research. Journal of Urban Health, 82(2, Suppl 3), Research-Based Guide (2009) Prevention Research initiatives) include individuals from the above groups and incorporate new health disparity-
iii1–iii4, http://www.springerlink.com/content/ [phone], [email protected] specific concepts (e.g., acculturation-stress reduction, the role of ethnic identity in
The publications listed above are available at
a877053769574428/ http://drugpubs.drugabuse.gov/ through the NIDA Prevention substance abuse prevention, and access to services);
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and treatment challenges. In V. Stone, B.O. Ojikutu, or [email protected] Prevention Research Branch populations at increased risk for drug abuse, including those in detention or juvenile
(Eds.) HIV/AIDS in U.S. Communities of Color, New Division of Epidemiology, Services and correctional facilities and rural populations (e.g., persons on Indian reservations and migrants
York: Springer, 228–244, http://www.springer.com/ Talk to NIDA Prevention Research or seasonal farm workers); and
public+health/book/978-0-387-98151-2 Health Disparities/Special Populations [phone], [email protected]
n Reduce HIV risk, criminal involvement, and other drug abuse consequences that are
Merikangas, K.R., Conway, K.P., Swendsen, J., Febo, Lula Beatty, Ph.D. Clinical Trials Network
V., Dierker, L., Brunetto, W., Stolar, M., and Canino, Director, Special Populations Office Carmen Rosa, M.S. disproportionately greater among racial/ethnic minority groups.
G. (2009). Substance use and behavior disorders in [phone], [email protected] Regulatory Affairs Specialist, Behavior
Puerto Rican youth: A migrant family study. Journal Diversity Supplements and Social Sciences Team
of Epidemiology and Community Health, 63, 310–316, Pamela Goodlow Center for Clinical Trials Network (3) Disparities in Treatment and Health Services Research. Focuses on the full inclusion of racial/
http://jech.bmj.com/content/63/4/310.abstract Public Health Analyst, Special Populations Office [phone], [email protected] ethnic minority and rural populations in treatment research and clinical trials and the examination
National Institute on Drug Abuse. (2003). Drug Use [phone], [email protected] Public Information/Publications of medical, social, and cultural factors that may influence adherence to treatment and treatment
National Institutes of Health
Among Racial/Ethnic Minorities, Revised, http:// Carol Krause outcomes. The goals of this effort are to:
archives.drugabuse.gov/pubs/minorities/ Chief, Public Information and Liaison Branch Department of Health
Thomas, Y.F., and Compton, W.M. (2007). Rural For any additional information, Office of Science Policy and Communications and Human Services n Increase the number of treatment research studies focusing on racial/ethnic minority and
visit NIDA on line at [phone], [email protected] rural populations and improve the dissemination of the study results; and
populations are not protected from drug use and
abuse. The Journal of Rural Health, 23 (Suppl www.drugabuse.gov. n Determine the factors contributing to differences, if any, experienced by racial/ethnic
1–3), http://www3.interscience.wiley.com/ minority and rural populations in access to services and in treatment outcomes.
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(4) Racial/Ethnic Disparities in Basic and Clinical Neurosciences. Focuses on research to better Summer Research with NIDA is a program that introduces high school and undergraduate students to • Technology-Based Adherence Interventions for Substance Abusing Populations with HIV (R01), (R34),
understand the racial/ethnic differences in biological vulnerability and resilience to drug abuse drug abuse research through placements with NIDA grantees. PAS-10-097, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAS-10-097.html)
and addiction. The goal of this effort is to increase the number of neuroscience, genetic and
• Drug Abuse Dissertation Research: Epidemiology, Prevention, Treatment, Services, and/or Women
epigenetic, clinical neuroscience, and basic behavioral science studies focusing on racial/ethnic Research and Training Program for Under-represented Populations is an intramural research
and Sex/Gender Differences (R36), PAR-10-020, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-
minorities, low socioeconomic status (SES), and social stressors. program that provides high school, undergraduate, graduate, and medical students and faculty with an
10-020.html)
opportunity to work with leading NIDA scientists in a laboratory setting during the summer.
Research Capacity Building • Accelerating the Pace of Drug Abuse Research Using Existing Epidemiology, Prevention, and
NIDA also offers research training opportunities through the National Research Services Awards Treatment Research Data (R01), PAR-10-018, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-
Valid health disparities research requires a research infrastructure that includes well-informed and and the NIH-Wide Career Development Awards. Visit http://www.drugabuse.gov/researchtraining/ 018.html)
trained scientists, knowledgeable and cooperative communities (e.g., community-based organizations, traininghome.html for more information.
professional associations, faith community, tribal councils), and academic institutions with competency • Behavioral & Integrative Treatment Development Program (R01), (R03), (R34), PA-10-012,
and interest in health disparities research. NIDA’s goals are to: (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-10-012.html)
Other Programs/Activities
n Increase and improve drug abuse and addiction research development and training experiences for • Cutting-Edge Basic Research Awards (CEBRA) (R21), PAR-09-222, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/
students, especially those from groups underrepresented in science; Initiative on Criminal Justice and HIV/AIDS guide/pa-files/PAR-09-222.html)
n Establish new and strengthen existing programs to provide research development and support NIDA’s special emphasis on addressing the disproportionate occurrence of HIV/AIDS and criminal
opportunities for faculty and investigators interested in health disparities research; justice involvement among African Americans and other racial/ethnic minority populations is designed • International Research Collaboration on Drug Abuse and Addiction Research (R01), (R21), (R03), PA-
to elucidate the causes and interactions of these consequences with substance abuse. A number of 09-020, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-020.html)
n Increase the capacity of academic institutions to conduct health disparities research in drug abuse
funding opportunities, meetings, and conferences have been developed to support the initiative’s
and addiction; and • Health Services Research on the Prevention and Treatment of Drug and Alcohol Abuse (R01), (R21),
goals.
(R03), PA-08-263, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-263.html)
n Involve the broader professional and lay communities in addressing health disparities related to
drug abuse and addiction. NIDA Racial/Ethnic Minority Work Groups • Unique Interactions Between Tobacco Use and HIV/AIDS (R01), (R03), PA-08-253, (http://grants.nih.
Work groups comprising experts in substance abuse and addiction or health concerns of racial/ethnic
gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-253.html)
minority populations advise the NIDA director on research needed to further effective prevention and
Community Outreach, Information Dissemination, and Public Health Education
treatment approaches and to support mentoring and career development for early career scientists. • Drug Abuse Prevention Intervention Research (R01), (R21), (R03), PA-08-217, (http://grants.nih.gov/
NIDA is committed to broadly disseminating our research findings to diverse audiences, including Work groups exist for African American, Hispanic, Asian American/Pacific Islander, and American grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-217.html)
racial/ethnic minority populations. Our goals are to: Indian/Alaska Native communities.
• Economics of Treatment and Prevention Services for Drug & Alcohol Abuse (R01), (R21), (R03), PA-
n Educate racial/ethnic minority populations about drug abuse and addiction prevention and National Hispanic Science Network 08-174, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-174.html)
treatment strategies as well as identify and improve mechanisms for disseminating research
The National Hispanic Science Network (NHSN) evolved from NIDA’s Hispanic work group. The Network
findings; • Epidemiology of Drug Abuse (R01), (R21), (R03), PA-08-124, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-
is designed to enhance communication; increase dissemination of research knowledge to practitioners,
files/PA-08-124.html)
n Put research into practice in health disparity communities by providing science-based prevention clinicians, and the public; and mentor students and scientists interested in drug abuse and addiction
and treatment information to healthcare providers serving these populations; and research in Hispanic populations. More information can be obtained at http://nhsn.med.miami.edu/. • Dissemination and Implementation Research in Health (R01), (R21), (R03), PAR-10-038,
n Educate the research and practice communities about the state-of-the-science in drug abuse and (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-038.html)
addiction research in health disparity populations. Research Funding Opportunities
• NIH Exploratory/Developmental Research Grant Program (Parent R21), PA-09-164, (http://grants.nih.
NIDA sponsors the following minority and health disparities-focused research opportunities: gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-164.html)
Integration of Research, Capacity Building, and Outreach Goals
• Women’s Mental Health in Pregnancy and the Postpartum Period (R01), (R21), PA-09-174,
Through coordinated collaborative approaches involving research, capacity building, and outreach, n Diversity-promoting Institutions Drug Abuse Research Program (DIDARP) (R24), PAR-09-011 (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-174.html)
NIDA is dedicated to educating the field on strategies for reducing health disparities in addiction and (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-09-011.html). This ongoing program is designed
related comorbidities (e.g., HIV/AIDS), including greater risk for criminal justice involvement among to increase the drug abuse and addiction research capacity of institutions that historically and/or • NIH Small Research Grant Program (Parent R03), PA-09-163, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-
minority populations. currently serve students from diverse and disadvantaged backgrounds. Grants are provided files/PA-09-163.html)
to foster the research career development of a diverse cadre of students, faculty, and staff
underrepresented in drug abuse research. • Basic and Translational Research in Emotion (R01), PA-09-137, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/
Research Training Opportunities
pa-files/PA-09-137.html)
The SPO offers an array of research training opportunities, which encourage the involvement of n HIV/AIDS, Drug Use, and Vulnerable Populations in the U.S. (R01), (R21), PA-09-237 • Reducing Risk Behaviors by Promoting Positive Youth Development (R01), (R03), PA-08-241,
researchers and scientists from underrepresented groups. (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-09-236.html). This funding opportunity supports (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-241.html)
research to identify the role(s) of drug abuse in fueling the HIV/AIDS epidemic in vulnerable groups
Research Supplements to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research is an NIH-wide program that (racial/ethnic minorities, men who have sex with men, youth); develop effective interventions to • Integrating Biobehavioral and Sociocultural Research to Prevent HIV Transmission and Infection
provides funding to enable principal investigators to expand their research teams by adding students or prevent new infections; and improve the health and well-being of those living with HIV/AIDS. (R01), (R21), PA-08-188, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-188.html)
investigators from underrepresented groups, PA-08-190. (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/
• The Effect of Racial and Ethnic Discrimination/Bias on Health Care Delivery (R01), (R21), (R03), PA-
PA-08-190.html) To advance our health disparities goals, applications may be submitted in response to many NIDA/NIH
08-083, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-08-083.html)
program announcements, including:
Special Populations Research Development Seminar Series is a series of seminars designed to • Community Participation Research Targeting the Medically Underserved (R01), (R21), PAR-08-075,
provide technical assistance on proposal development and grant applications, research methods and • Drug Abuse Aspects of HIV/AIDS (R01), (R21), (R03), PA-10-129, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/ (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-08-075.html)
design, scientific writing, and the peer review process to scholars from groups underrepresented in the pa-files/PA-10-129.html)
behavioral and biomedical sciences. • Community Participation in Research (R01), PA-08-074, (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-
• Collaborative Clinical Trials in Drug Abuse (Collaborative R01), PAR-10-099, (http://grants.nih.gov/
files/PA-08-074.html)
grants/guide/pa-files/PAR-10-099.html)