“Remarkable” Effort to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths Is a Beacon for the Future
BMC led Massachusetts in the NIH’s HEALing Communities Study, and the unprecedented community collaboration was key to helping people with opioid use disorder access effective treatment.
Read MoreBoston Medical Center’s Addiction Conference Sparks Discussion on the Role of Nurses in SUD Treatment
A harm reduction nurse cites training and education as one way for more nurses to get on board with viewing addiction treatment holistically.
Read MoreWhat Is Harm Reduction?
An expert and advocate for harm reduction talks about how she meets patients where they are with treatment options, resources, and hope for tomorrow.
Read MoreCommunities That Implement Post-Overdose Outreach Programs Have Fewer Opioid Overdose Deaths
Non-fatal opioid overdose is a leading risk for overdose death. Post-overdose outreach programs offer an opportunity to connect to help.
Read MoreRapid ACCESS Is Filling the Gaps for Patients With Addiction
The program’s recovery coaches meet substance use disorder patients where they are and help them navigate the array of services to suit their personal needs.
Read MoreCan New Medication Formulations for Opioid Addiction Prevent Relapse in New Parents?
Opioid use has quadrupled in pregnancy, but effective medication options remain elusive for pregnant and breastfeeding persons.
Read MoreOne Addiction Counselor’s Life Mission to Assist Others in Recovery
A licensed alcohol and drug counselor highlights how her own experience with recovery gives her perspective as she walks alongside others on a similar journey.
Read MoreChecking Arrest Warrants Undermines the Goal of Post-Overdose Outreach Visits
To better engage overdose survivors and remove barriers to treatment, research suggests outreach programs consider limiting the practice.
Read MoreDisparities in Opioid Overdose Deaths Are Worsening for Black Americans
New data from the NIH-supported HEALing Communities Study underscores the need for racially inclusive approaches to address the opioid epidemic in vulnerable neighborhoods.
Read MoreA Massachusetts Study Aims to Reduce Opioid Overdose Deaths
The HEALing Communities Study is up and running in several cities, bringing opioid use disorder treatment to people where they are. The goal? Find the most effective way to stop deaths.
Read MoreCOVID-19’s “Alarming” Effect on HIV Among People Who Inject Drugs
The HIV outbreak impacting people who inject drugs has only escalated during the pandemic — here’s how it’s being addressed.
Read MoreHuman Rights, Dignity, and Substance Use
A discussion with the medical director of the National Harm Reduction Coalition sheds light on structural failures that impact people with substance use.
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