national institute on drug abuse

Researcher to study methamphetamine use in Austin

UT - Office of Public Affairs  Tue, 12/01/2009 - 8:00am

Dr. Jane Maxwell of The University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work has received a two-year $418,000 grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to monitor the changing methamphetamine market in the Austin area.

Maxwell will survey active drugs users about their patterns of use, reasons for using and their sources of drugs [...]



 

Study looks at drug abuse in trauma center patients

UT - Office of Public Affairs  Tue, 02/17/2009 - 1:20pm

University of Texas at Austin School of Social Work researchers have received $3.59 million from the National Institute on Drug Abuse to study the effectiveness of trauma room screening and intervention with injured patients who have drug problems.

Drs. Mary Velasquez and Craig Field hope the research will eventually lead to reduced injuries and related health [...]