Serial/Series Title

Biological Components of Substance Abuse and Addiction (open access)

Biological Components of Substance Abuse and Addiction

This paper describes biological contributing factors to substance abuse and addiction. The second document being produced by this study will discuss the complex interactions of biochemical, physiological, psychological, and sociological factors leading to substance abuse and addiction.
Date: September 1993
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Mental Disorders and Genetics: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Society (open access)

Mental Disorders and Genetics: Bridging the Gap Between Research and Society

The report reviews data concerning the contribution of genetic factors to several severe mental disorders; described methodologies used in the studies, and broached several policy issues relevant to this area of research.
Date: September 1994
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
System: The UNT Digital Library
High Performance Computing and Networking for Science (open access)

High Performance Computing and Networking for Science

This background paper explores key issues concerning the Federal role in supporting national high performance computing facilities and in developing a national research and education network.
Date: September 1989
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Hip Fracture Outcomes in People Age 50 and Over (open access)

Hip Fracture Outcomes in People Age 50 and Over

This background paper is one of four documents resulting from OTA’s study of policy issues in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
Date: September 1994
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
System: The UNT Digital Library
Does Health Insurance Make a Difference? (open access)

Does Health Insurance Make a Difference?

This background paper reviews and evaluates the available literature linking health insurance coverage with the utilization and process of health care services and with individual health outcomes.
Date: September 1992
Creator: United States. Congress. Office of Technology Assessment.
System: The UNT Digital Library