Staff Publications & Presentations

Singh, R. R., Jaramillo, J., Dickerson, D. L., D’Amico, E. J., Bonar, E. E., Walton, M. A., Philyaw-Kotov, M. L., Boomer, T., Hoerner, L. A., Su, K. J., Ahrens, K., Wun, A., Bybee, M., Ridenour, T. A., Saavedra, L. M., & Saldana, L. (2026). Overcoming Challenges to Recruitment and Engagement of Adolescents and Young Adults for Opioid Misuse Prevention in Practice. Health Promotion Practice. https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/15248399261449217

Singh, R. R., Peterson, J. M., Chapman, J., & Saldana, L. (2024). Swimming against the current: Addressing community needs and establishing partnerships for the prevention of opioid and methamphetamine use among parents. Prevention Science, 25, 193–198.  https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-023-01602-5

Singh, R., & Saldana, L. (2023, December 11). Understanding team effectiveness across community partners during the implementation of a parental opioid and methamphetamine prevention intervention [Poster presentation]. Academy Health 16th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health, Washington, DC, United States

Singh, R., Dolcini, M. M., Brown, N., Catania, J. A., & Saldana L. (2021). Strengthening EBP Implementation in the Child Welfare System Through Effective Supervision and Leadership Practice. Poster presented at 14th Annual Conference on the Science of Dissemination and Implementation in Health. Virtual Event. December 14-16.

Singh, R., Peterson, J., Ewen, V., Glass, J., & Saldana, L. (2026, May 29). Intensive longitudinal assessment of parental social risk factors of health for parents referred to a multilevel intervention [Conference presentation]. Society for Prevention Research 34th Annual Meeting, Washington, DC.

Skipper, G. E., DuPont, T. L., & White, W. L. (2008). Testing for recent alcohol use. Perspectives: The Journal of the American Probation and Parole Association, 32(3), 38–45

Skipper, H., Lee, A., Veasley, C. Neerukonda, K., Buell, E., & Castedo de Martell, S. (August 28, 2024). HEAL Connections Sharing Session: Community Partner Insights to Strengthen Research Dissemination [Webinar]. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZqr0clfcBQ

Smith Ramey, J., Passetti, L., & Onafowokan, A. (2021) Homeless, hopeless, and hungry in Central Virginia: A case study on a wrap-around intervention targeting youth homelessness. Social Work in Mental Health, 19(3), 1–17. https://doi.org/10.1080/15332985.2021.1894630

Smith, D. C., Bennett, K. M., Dennis, M. L., & Funk, R. R. (2017). Sensitivity and specificity of the GAIN Short-Screener for predicting substance use disorders in a large national sample of emerging adults. Addictive Behaviors, 68, 14–17

Smith, D. C., Cleeland, L., & Dennis, M. L. (2010). Reasons for quitting among emerging adults and adolescents in substance misuse treatment. Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs, 71(3), 1–10

Smith, D. C., Cleeland, L., Middleton, A., & Godley, M. D. (2013). Willingness and appropriateness of peers participating in emerging adults' substance misuse treatment. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 45, 148–154. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2013.01.008

Smith, D. C., Dennis, M. L., Godley, S. H., & Godley, M. D. (2011). Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach (A-CRA) outcomes differ among emerging adults and adolescents? Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 41, 422–430. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2011.06.003

Smith, D. C., Godley, S. H., Godley, M. D., & Dennis, M. L. (2010). Community Reinforcement Approach Outcomes among Emerging Adults and Adolescents. Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research, 34(Suppl. 2), 288A

Smith, D. K., & Saldana, L. (2013). Trauma, Delinquency, and Substance Use: Co-occurring Problems for Adolescent Girls in the Juvenile Justice System. Journal of Child & Adolescent Substance Abuse, 22(5), 450–465. https://doi.org/10.1080/1067828X.2013.788895

Smith, J. D., Naoom, S. F., Saldana, L., Shantharam, S., Smith, T. A., & Kohr, J. M. (2023). Preventing and managing chronic disease through implementation science: Editor's introduction to the supplemental issue. Prevention Science, 25, 1–9. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11121-023-01617-y

Smith, J. E., Gianini, L. M., Garner, B. R., Krall, K. L., & Godley, S. H. (2014). A behaviorally-anchored rating system to monitor treatment integrity for community clinicians using the Adolescent Community Reinforcement Approach. Journal of Child and Adolescent Substance Abuse, 23(3), 185–199. https://doi.org/10.1080/1067828X.2012.729258

Smith, N. R., Doan, T. T., Yuan, C. T., & Cruden, G. (2025). Integrating decision science and implementation science to inform policy decision making. MDM Policy & Practice, 10(2), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.1177/23814683251386876

Sondhi, A., Best, D., Leidi, A., Belanger, M., Bunaciu, A., & White, W. (2026). The impact of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on retention and recovery capital in recovery housing: An exploratory causal inference analysis. International Journal of Drug Policy, 151, 105218.

Sondhi, A., Best, D., Leidi, A., Belanger, M., Bunaciu, A., & White, W. (2026). The impact of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) on retention and recovery capital in recovery housing: An exploratory causal inference analysis. International Journal of Drug Policy, 151, 105218.

Sosin, M. R., George, C., Grossman S. F., Orwat, J., Hilvers, J., Patel, K., Watson, D., & Wagner, D. (2012). Provider survey results: A preliminary evaluation of Chicago’s Plan to End Homelessness. Center for Urban Research and Learning.

Staton, M. D., Andraka-Christou, B.,& Watson, D. P.(2021). Isomorphic pressures on jail diversion: From serious mental illness to opioid use disorder. The Prison Journal, 101(2), 187–209. https://doi.org/10.1177/0032885521991092

Staton, M. D., Dennis, W. P., & Robison Taylor, L. (2021). Adaptations to Indiana's 21st Century Cures-funded recovery coaching initiative in the wake of COVID-19. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 129(12), 108390. https://doi.org/10.1016/J.JSAT.2021.108390

Staton, M. D., Watson, D. P., & Thorpe, D. (2021). Implementation of peer recovery coach services for opioid overdose patients in emergency departments in Indiana: findings from an informal learning collaborative of stakeholders. Translational Behavioral Medicine, 11(10), 1803–1813. https://doi.org/10.1093/tbm/ibab031

Staton-Tindall, M., Garner, B. R., Morey, J. T., Leukefeld, C., Krietemeyer, J., Saum, C. A., & Oser, C. B. (2007). Gender differences in treatment engagement among a sample of incarcerated substance abusers. Criminal Justice and Behavior, 34, 1143–1156. https://doi.org/10.1177/0093854807304347

Stauffer, B. (2021). Reflections on the historic 2001 Recovery Summit in St. Paul, Minnesota, and the start of the new recovery advocacy movement: article one—the thoughts of recovery historian Bill White. https://recoveryreview.blog/

Stauffer, B. & White, W. (2024, August 11). Preserving and building on our knowledge: The vanishing role of specialty libraries. Recovery Review. https://recoveryreview.blog/2024/08/11/preserving-building-on-our-knowledge-the-vanishing-role-of-special-libraries-bill-stauffer-william-white/

Stauffer, B., & White, W. (2025, November 11). The coproduction of a recovery evidence base on the frontiers of future recovery research: Frontiers of Recovery Research Series - William White Interview with Bill Stauffer. (Frontiers of Recovery Research Series). Recovery Review. https://recoveryreview.blog/2025/11/11/the-coproduction-of-a-recovery-evidence-base-on-the-frontiers-of-future-recovery-research/

Stephens, R. C., Scott, C. K., & Muck, R. D. (Eds.) (2002). Clinical assessment and substance abuse treatment: The Target Cities experience. State University of New York Press

Stephens, R. C., Scott, C. K., & Muck, R. D. (Eds.) (2003). Changing the treatment delivery system: Findings from the Target Cities Demonstration Program. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press

Sterrett-Hong, E. M., Saldana, L., Burek, J., Schaper, H., Karam, E., Verbist, A. N., & Cameron, K. (2021). An Exploratory Study of a Training Team-Coordinated Approach to Implementation. Global Implementation Research and Applications, 1(1), 17–29. https://doi.org/10.1007/s43477-020-00003-y

Stewart-Sabin, C., Benally, H., Estrada, B., Hanes Stevens, L., & Stone, J. B. (2012). Using evidence-based practices with American Indian and Alaska Native communities. Counselor, 13(6), 20–26

Striley, C. W., Nattala, P., Przybeck, T, Abdallah, A. B., Dennis, M. L., & Cottler, L. B. (2013). Enhanced case management versus substance abuse treatment alone among substance abusers with depression. Social Work Research. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1093/swr/svs019

Suárez, L. M., Belcher, H. M. E., Briggs, E. C., & Titus, J. C. (2012). Supporting the need for an integrated system of care for youth with co-occurring traumatic stress and substance abuse problems. American Journal of Community Psychology, 49, 430–440. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10464-011-9464-8

Subramaniam, G. A., Ives, M. L., Stitzer, M. L., & Dennis, M. L (2010). The added risk of opioid problem use among treatment-seeking youth with marijuana and/or alcohol problem use. Addiction, 105(4), 686–698. https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1360-0443.2009.02829.x

Swartz, J. A., Zhao, P., Jacobucci, R., Watson, D. P., Mackesy-Amiti, M. E., Franceschini, D., & Jimenez, A. D. (2024, June). Associations among drug acquisition and use behaviors, demographics, psychosocial risk factors, and opioid-involved overdoses: A SEM analysis. [Conference session]. College on Problems of Drug Dependence 86th Annual Scientific Meeting, Montreal, QC, Canada.

Swartz, J. A., Zhao, P., Jacobucci, R., Watson, D., Mackesy-Amiti, M. E., Franceschini, D., & Jimenez, A. D. (2024). Associations among drug acquisition and use behaviors, psychosocial attributes, and opioid-involved overdoses. BMC Public Health, 24 (1692). https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19217-y

Swenson, C. C., & Saldana, L. (2007). Child abuse. In G. Fink, G. Chrousos, I. Craig, R. deKloet, G. Feuerstein, B. McEwen, N. Rose, R. Rubin, & A. Steptoe (Eds.), Encyclopedia of stress (2nd ed.). Elsevier Ltd.

Swenson, C. C., Brown, E. J., & Sheidow, A. J. (2003). Medical, legal, and mental health service utilization by physically abused children and their caregivers. Child Maltreatment, 8(2), 138–144. https://doi.org/10.1177/1077559502250813

Swenson, C. C., Faldowski, R., Saldana, L., & Henggeler, S. W. (2004). Mid-treatment outcomes of an effectiveness study applying MST to child maltreatment. Presented to the 17th Annual Research Conference-A System of Care for Children’s Mental Health: Expanding the Research Base. Florida Mental Health Institute. Tampa, FL. March.

Swenson, C. C., Saldana, L., Joyner, C. D., Caldwell, E., Henggeler, S. W., & Rowland, M. D. (2005). Multisystemic Therapy for Child Abuse and Neglect: Treatment Manual. Charleston, SC: MST Services.

Swenson, C.C., Saldana, L., Joyner, C.D., & Henggeler, S.W. (2006). Ecological treatment for parent to child violence. In A. F. Lieberman& R. DeMartino (Eds.), Interventions for children exposed to violence (pp. 155-185). New Brunswick, New Jersey: Johnson& Johnson Pediatric Institute.

Syrcle, J., & White, W. L. (2006). DUI risk reduction project: ASUDS-RI Pilot Phase I [Statistical Summary]. Center for Legal Studies, University of Illinois Springfield

Taxman, F. S., Clark, K. J., Kushmerick-McCune, B., Hulsey, J., & Sheidow, A. J. (2025). Engagement, dissemination, and implementation: A review of the correctional health studies funded by the National Institute of Health’s HEAL Initiatives. Victims & Offenders, 1–19. https://doi.org/10.1080/15564886.2025.2502412

Taylor, P. Hill, T., & White, W. L. (2013). Chronology of the new addiction recovery advocacy movement. /li/william-white-library/papers

Teetsel, R., Drazdowski, T. K., & Ginsburg, G. S. (2011, March). Relations between coping strategies, child anxiety, and gender [Poster presentation]. Anxiety Disorders Association of America 31st Annual Convention, New Orleans, LA.

Tetzlaff, B. T., Kahn, J. H., Godley, S. H., Godley, M. D., Diamond, G., & Funk, R. R. (2005). Working alliance, treatment satisfaction, and patterns of posttreatment use among adolescent substance users. Psychology of Addictive Behaviors, 19(2), 199–207. https://doi.org/10.1037/0893-164X.19.2.199

The Betty Ford Institute Consensus Panel (White, W. L.) (2007). What is recovery? A working definition from the Betty Ford Institute. Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment, 33(3), 221–228. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsat.2007.06.001

The BHRM Group (2002). What is behavioral health recovery management? A brief primer. https://recoveryreview.blog/2023/08/27/what-is-behavioral-health-recovery-management-a-brief-primer/

The Justice-Involved and Emerging Adult Populations (JEAP) Initiative. (2023). Finding the right 12-step meeting for young adults. https://www.jeapinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/Finding-the-Right-12-Step-Meeting-for-Young-Adults.pdf

The Justice-Involved and Emerging Adult Populations (JEAP) Initiative. (2022). A toolkit for generating research priorities through community-based participatory research. https://www.jeapinitiative.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/A-Toolkit-for-Generating-Research-Priorities-through-CBPR.pdf