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This article focuses on addressing the opioid overdose crisis in Oconee County, a rural area in northwest South Carolina. The research investigates demographic and attitudinal factors influencing community support for...  Read More

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Experiences of and Recommendations for LGBTQ+‐affirming Substance Use Services: 2 credits

an exploratory qualitative descriptive study with LGBTQ+ people who use opioids and other drugs

This exploratory qualitative descriptive study investigates the experiences of LGBTQ+ individuals with substance use (SU) services and their recommendations for LGBTQ+-affirming care. Through in-depth interviews with 23 LGBTQ+ people who...  Read More

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The article investigates the barriers and facilitators to engagement in opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment among marginalized populations, particularly focusing on women and racial/ethnic minorities, who have higher dropout rates....  Read More

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This study investigates the roles of stress, cognitive function, and emotional (affective) responses as mechanisms contributing to opioid misuse in individuals with a history of interpersonal trauma, such as intimate...  Read More

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The article systematically examines various opioid-related interventions provided to individuals with opioid use disorder (OUD) before, during, and after incarceration. The review synthesizes findings from 46 studies across different regions...  Read More

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This publication is a product of the HEALing Communities Study (HCS) and informed by the Communities That HEAL (CTH) Intervention Manual and integral contributions from research and community partners across...  Read More

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This course examines the major pathways of opioid initiation and use among adolescents and young adults based on those in recovery. It includes: Prevention through a risk and protective factor...  Read More

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A Review of Contingency Management for the Treatment of Substance Use Disorders 1 credit

Adaptation for underserved populations, use of experimental technologies, and personalized optimization strategies.

This review focuses on contingency management (CM), a behavior-modification method that utilizes reinforcement for desired behaviors, in the treatment of substance-use disorders (SUDs). The objective is to discuss three critical...  Read More

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Across the nation, drug overdose deaths have increased greatly in recent years. Non-medical prescription opioids and other illicit drugs pose dangerous consequences for those engaging in substance misuse. Given the...  Read More

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The purpose of this article is to provide guidance and resources for individuals involved in responding to the opioid crisis in their communities. Developed based on the Opioid-Overdose Reduction Continuum...  Read More

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This article presents a review of the published literature identifying studies that evaluated interventions to link individuals to substance use disorder services upon community re-entry from jail and to describe...  Read More

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This course addresses opioid-related overdose among U.S. military veterans, examining the multifaceted nature of the issue beyond pharmacology and emphasizing tailored interventions that consider physiological, psychological, and socio-structural influences. **This...  Read More

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This article reviews the current state of the field in understanding the behavioral and neural circuitry in the context of co-use with common pairings of alcohol, nicotine, cannabis, and other...  Read More

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This study aims to compare trajectories of prescribed opioid doses in six months preceding an incident of opioid related adverse events (ORAE), for cases and for a matched control group...  Read More

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This study was looking to determine treatment seeking behavior in people with opioid use disorder (OUD) in high-income countries. The meta-analysis included 13 papers published in the USA, and concluded...  Read More

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This article presents a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between the use of prescription opioids and the development of mood and anxiety symptoms. The study employs a systematic review and...  Read More

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This course looks at the effectiveness of pharmacotherapeutic interventions with patients who are diagnosed with Opioid Use Disorder. The meta-analysis includes more than 70 studies and discusses findings of this...  Read More

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This study examined the impact of interventions on youth (ages 15-25) opioid consumption. Objectives were to identify novel and promising interventions for youth at-risk or currently using opioids and to...  Read More

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"Mental disorder and opioid overdose: a systematic review" is a scholarly article that provides a comprehensive analysis of the relationship between mental illness and opioid overdose. The article aims to...  Read More

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"Kratom" is a term used to describe a herbal substance that has opioid and stimulant-like effects. Kratom and kratom-based products are currently legal and available in many areas, throughout the...  Read More

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