Expert Summaries

CRIA Expert Summaries provide timely information on addictions and substance abuse topics. Each summary provides an overview of a problem area as well as researched-based suggestions on how to address it. The Expert Summaries are available for download in either HTML or PDF formats.

Alcohol and Depression
10/5/26
There are people whose depression only manifests after they begin abusing alcohol. Determining which problem came first is often the key to effective treatment for both issues.
Substance Abuse and Mental Illness
10/5/26
Are people with mental illness more likely to abuse drugs? Or does abusing drugs contribute to mental illness?
Substance Abuse in Older Adults: A Hidden Problem
10/5/26
One of the fastest growing health problems in the United States is substance abuse among adults age 65 and older.
The Facts on Teen Drinking
10/5/26
Underage drinking continues to be a problem in the U.S. and could have lasting repercussions.
Parenting Drug-Free Children
10/5/26
If children develop substance abuse problems, it can hamper their development and keep them from living up to their full potential.
Does Drinking Affect Marriage?
10/5/26
Research shows the answer to that question often depends on who is doing the drinking and how much is consumed.
Alcohol and Sexual Assault
10/5/26
It is the position of the UB Research Institute on Addictions that reduction of binge drinking must be recognized as a crucial goal for prevention efforts.
The Growing Peril of Heroin
10/5/26
Drug officials believe the increase may be linked to the rise in prescription drug abuse, as people who abuse drugs such as Oxycontin or Vicodin look for a greater, cheaper high.
Is Marijuana Medicine?
10/5/26
The use of medical marijuana has elicited strong opinions on both sides of the debate.
‘Molly’ Who? The New Ecstasy
10/5/26
Molly” has been making news lately. Bad news. Recently, organizers of a New York City music festival cancelled the last day of performances when two people died—and four more were hospitalized in critical condition—due to ingesting the club drug “Molly.”
DXM (Cough Suppressant) Abuse
10/5/26
A dangerous chemical kick may be no farther away than your medicine cabinet… About one in 20 teens have gotten high on dextromethorphan (DXM) – the active ingredient in more than 100 over-the-counter (OTC) cold remedies.
Prescription Drug Abuse
10/5/26
What do pain killers, tranquilizers, and stimulant medications all have in common?
College Student Drinking
10/5/26
The “college years...” – for many, reflection on this time includes remembrances of either initiating alcohol use or the escalation of drinking.
"Bath Salts" Synthetic Drugs
10/5/26
“Bath salts” – and we're not speaking of the pleasant hygiene products purchased at your grocery store or local shopping mall – are a relatively new type of psychoactive drug containing synthetic stimulants.
Gambling
10/5/26
From 1900-1960, Nevada was the only state with legalized gambling. Outside of Nevada, gambling translated to charity bingo, horse and dog tracks.
Drinking and Drugs in the Workplace
10/5/26
A seminal study at UB’s Research Institute on Addictions (RIA) reported that during the course of the year “15% of the U.S. workforce has used or been under the influence of alcohol at work.”
Energy Drinks
10/5/26
Energy drinks are highly caffeinated beverages designed to provide a short-term energy boost. These drinks typically contain as much caffeine as a cup of coffee and three times as much as a standard soft drink, with some brands containing much higher doses.

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