Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities

Naturally occurring retirement communities (NORCs) are defined as housing developments that are not planned or designed for older people, but which over time come to house largely older people. NORCs are of interest because they differ from the stereotypical retirement community (RC) and yet are probably the most common form of RC in the U.S. An analysis of NORCs is presented by examining their evolution and comparing them to planned RCs and community-based housing. A supportive neighborhood emerges as the common denominator in each living arrangement.     

Checking up on Couples—A Meta‐Analysis of the Effect of Assessment and Feedback on Marital Functioning and Individual Mental Health in Couples

The primary aim of the current meta‐analysis was to investigate the overall effect of a relationship checkup (RC), a couple‐oriented assessment, and feedback intervention. Systematic literature searches revealed 12 eligible randomized trials published between 1995 and 2015. Results showed significant overall pre–post effect of an RC on marital functioning (Hedge's g = 0.20) and individual mental health (g = 0.44). The between‐group controlled effect size was significant at postassessment (g = 0.23) and up to six‐month follow‐up (g = 0.23). Characteristics of the RC format, therapist‐guided versus self‐directed, or the study samples, distressed versus healthy, did not moderate the overall effect of the RC. Thus, our results suggest an RC to improve couples' marital functioning up to six‐month follow‐up, while the effect on individual mental health and repeated delivery of a RC awaits further research.     

Erklärt die Rational Choice Theorie die Ungleichheit der Bildungschancen?

There are several plausible arguments which make it obvious to apply Rational Choice Theory to the process of educational opportunities and equality. Looking more closely at an empirical application or RC theory, several serious problems emerge: They concern the operationalization of the variables, the explanatory power of the central variables related to Subjective Expected Utility, the systematic omission of important variables relating to individual persons and their identity, and to social structural and institutional factors; the latter seem to be much more important than those indicated by RC approaches.     

大型钢筋砼结构水渠止水带修理工程

介绍大型钢筋砼结构水渠止水带修理工程的工艺、工程概况、施工程序及优点。     

Bias decomposition and estimator performance in respondent-driven sampling

Respondent-Driven Sampling (RDS) is a method of network sampling that is used to sample hard-to-reach populations. The resultant sample is non-random, but different weighting methods can account for the over-sampling of (1) high-degree individuals and (2) homophilous groups that recruit members more effectively. While accounting for degree-bias is almost universally agreed upon, accounting for recruitment-bias has been debated as it can further increase estimate variance without substantially reducing bias. Simulation-based research has examined which weighting procedures perform best given underlying population network structures, group recruitment differences, and sampling processes. Yet, in the field, analysts do not have a priori knowledge of the network they are sampling. We show that the RDS sample data itself can determine whether a degree-based estimator is sufficient. Formulas derived from the decomposition of a ‘dual-component’ estimator can approximate the ‘recruitment component’ (RC) and ‘degree component’ (DC) of a sample’s bias. Simulations show that RC and DC values can predict the performance of different classes of estimators. Samples with extreme ‘RC’ values, a consequence of network homophily and differential recruitment, are better served by a classical estimator. The use of sample data to improve estimator selection is a promising innovation for RDS, as the population network features that should guide estimator selection are typically unknown.     

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AAP Recommends Pediatricians Use SBIRT for All Adolescent Patients Vt. Program Targets Mothers‐to‐Be to Address Opiate Treatment Gap CRAFFT Screen IC&RC Approves New Peer Recovery Credential IC&RC Advisory Council ASAM and NAADAC Affirm Opposition to Medical Marijuana Iowa's Problems Include Rx Abuse, K2, Spice, Bath Salts Briefly Noted In the States Pharma News Coming up     

THIRD‐PARTY CERTIFICATION AND THE EFFECTIVENESS OF VOLUNTARY POLLUTION ABATEMENT PROGRAMS: EVIDENCE FROM RESPONSIBLE CARE

We analyze whether third‐party certification has been successful in improving the performance of voluntary pollution abatement in the Responsible Care (RC) program which made certification mandatory from 2005 onward. We use facility‐level panel data from 821 plants between 1996 and 2010, and exploit the change in the program requirements to estimate the causal impact of third‐party certification on participating facility emissions compared to non‐RC plants in the U.S. chemical industry. We address endogenous selection into RC via instrumental variables, and explore heterogeneity in the treatment effect. We find that, on average, there is no statistically discernible effect of third‐party certification on facility emissions, and that this result is robust to a variety of models that correspond to different assumptions related to identification. (JEL Q53, Q58, L60)     

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CMS May Stop Maine Medicaid from Limiting Methadone Treatment Rimrock CEO Seeks to Draw from Experience in Primary Care The Letter IC&RC and NAADAC Support ATTC Workforce Recommendations CRC Celebrates Recovery Month with Expansion in Pennsylvania Rat Study Finds Intermittent Drinking Leads to Heavier Use Names in the News Coming up     

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IC&RC, NAADAC and NCC AP to Collaborate Program Founded by Musician Balances Traditional, Creative Sebelius Letter Raises Questions about Parity and Medicaid ASAM Launches Pro‐Medication Initiative; Maine Stance Cited Fighting the Battle in Maine Harkin Amendment Would Add $18 Million to Block Grant Briefly Noted Names in the News Coming up     

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Sequestration: Waiting for the Cuts to Start Center Expands Outpatient Limit but Sees Residential Surviving State‐by‐State Cuts Study Finds CMHCs Reduce Readmissions Cigna Joins ABHW, Pledging to Expand Network NAADAC and IC&RC to Collaborate N.H. Releases Five‐Year Plan to Target Alcohol and Drug Abuse Briefly Noted In the States Resources Coming up     

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New Jersey Supreme Court to Rule on Methadone Treatment during Pregnancy Family and Community Linkages Key in Youth Treatment NSDUH: Daily Marijuana Use Increasing among Teens Blog Post Critical of IC&RC Training Full of Errors CSAT's Clark: SBIRT Trials Should Focus on Mild SUDs Briefly Noted Coming up     

International Newsletter on Migration

The International Newsletter on Migration is a publication of the Research Committee on Migration (RC: No. 31) of the International Sociological Association. Address all correspondence to the Secretary‐Treasurer, Lydio F. Tomasi, E‐mail: < cmslft@aol.com >.     

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First National Standards for Co‐Occurring Credential Comes from IC&RC New Prop. 36 Report Likely to Shape Debate on Funding, Accountability Certification, Licensure and Credentialing Standards for New CCDP Certifications Capoccia, Formerly of RWJF, to Oversee $10 Million in OSI Grants Report Recommendations Focus on Funding Gaps, Treatment Completion County Gives $400,000 for Prometa Treatment Briefly Noted Resources Grants and Funding Coming up     

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Hurricane Sandy and Daily Doses of Methadone: Challenges for N.Y. and N.J. Prevention Agency Empowers Staff, Withstands Hits on its Budget More Counselors Accept Some Drinking or Drug Use Prevention and Recovery: Cornerstones of Contemporary Care Hazelden Cautiously Adds Buprenorphine and Vivitrol IC&RC Revises Peer Credential Standards Coming up     

International Newsletter on Migration

The International Newsletter on Migration is a publication of the Research Committee on Migration (RC: No. 31) of the International Sociological Association. Address all correspondence to the Secretary‐Treasurer, Lydio F. Tomasi, Editor of IMR, E‐mail: < cmslft@aol.com >.     

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Treatment Programs Benefit from Ties with Therapeutic Boarding Schools “Business Model” and Good Community Relations Lead to White House Trip Montana Academy IC&RC and NAADAC Commit to Transparency in Merger Talks SAMHSA Grants Announced Amid Criticism of Bush Methamphetamine Policy Feds Consider Requiring Nutritional Information on Alcohol Labels Neurotransmitter Orexin Linked to Drug‐Seeking as Well as Feeding, Arousal, and Sleep Correction In Brief Call for Comments Call for Applications     

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Goodyear Plan Uses EAP to Limit Substance Abuse Benefits Panel Vote Against Opioid Risk Strategy Shows Concern Over Voluntary Training Arizona SSA's Grim Message to Providers: Cuts Now and Later VA Allows Medical Marijuana Where It's Legal Cocaine‐Crack Sentencing Disparity Reduced by Legislation IC&RC and NCC to ‘Speak With One Voice’ Briefly Noted Names in the News Coming up     

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AA Linked to Reduction in Depression; Researcher Cites Effects of Spirituality Treatment Centers: Parity has Ushered in Some Tighter Managed Care Practices N‐SSATS: Slight Rise in for‐Profits, Big Rise in Managed Care Types of Treatment Study: Hispanic Patients Have Better Outcomes With Hispanic Counselors IC&RC, at 40,000 Mark, Says Career Future is Bright for Counselors Field Braces for Budget West Virginia Legislators Want to Put Methadone Take‐Homes on Database Briefly Noted Names in the News Call for Applications Coming up     

International Newsletter on Migration

The International Newsletter on Migration is a publication of the Research Committee on Migration (RC: No. 31) of the International Sociological Association. Address all correspondence to the Editor of the Newsletter, Catherine Wihtol de Wenden (50, Avenue Duquesne, 75007 Paris, France, Tel. 47‐34‐77‐85) or to Lydio F. Tomasi, Editor of IMR, E‐mail: < cmslft@aol.com >.