Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs & Mental Health
Building the evidence base for what works
Our Impact
See all Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs & Mental Health Impacts
- 53M adults harmed by another's drinking, according to ARG research
- 539 California cities & counties—every jurisdiction in the state—assessed on their local cannabis regulations
- 200+ hospitals have adopted the CA Bridge model to provide Medication Assisted Treatment 24/7
Our Work
PHI is building the evidence base for what works to reduce the rates of substance use and mental health issues, with nationally recognized epidemiological research and an eye on inequities across populations. We also focus on substance use-related concerns such as physical injury, violence and mental health issues, and on improving interventions in primary care and treatment settings. PHI examines the role of gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status in drinking and drug use. We evaluate treatment readiness and access. And we work on tobacco addiction and policy approaches to reduce its spread.
Pioneering Expertise
PHI Priority
Building Health Equity
Research can inform guidelines and policies that impact large-scale inequities. PHI’s Center for International Tobacco Control found that a small tax increase on cigarettes in China would prompt 4 million smokers to quit—saving 1 million lives. This recommendation was adopted by the WHO, World Bank and the Chinese Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Programs
Active Programs
Alcohol Research Group
Behavioral Health and Recovery Studies
Berkeley Media Studies Group
Bridge
CA Bridge
Center for Collaborative Planning
Center for Health Leadership and Impact
Center for International Tobacco Control
Cypress Resilience Project
Getting it Right from the Start: Regulation of Recreational Marijuana
Archived Programs
CA Bridge is working to get Medication Assisted Treatment to clients in hospitals 24/7.
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