Lessons from the Field: Profiling State Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Problems (1999)

This 1999 guide, “Lessons From the Field: Profiling State Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drug Problems,” provides a step-by-step process for producing state profiles on substance abuse that clarify local trends and guide policy reforms. It outlines the process for gathering qualitative and quantitative data, designing the report, and disseminating findings, highlighting the need for collaboration and careful review. This in-depth guide also emphasizes the importance of policy recommendations based on a strong understanding of what’s happening in the state.