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What to know about the first overdose prevention center in the U.S., from the researchers studying it

December 10, 2024
With the first state-sanctioned overdose prevention center about to open in Providence, Rhode Island, Brown University epidemiologist Brandon Marshall explained how researchers will measure its impact.
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American Heart Association

What an addiction expert says about drinking alcohol during the holidays

December 4, 2024
As holiday festivities get underway, the American Heart Association asked Dr. Christopher Kahler what advice he gives to people trying to stay sober or not over-drink.
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Innovations for Substance Use Disorders

Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D. wins Innovations for Substance Use Disorders pitch competition

December 1, 2024
Lauren Micalizzi, Ph.D., Assistant Professor at the Center for Alcohol and Addiction Studies and Ian Martin, Business Systems Analyst at Together We Can Addiction Recovery & Education Society had the winning pitch among 21 pitches.
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International Journal of Drug Policy

Access and care for people with opioid use disorder in U.S. skilled nursing facilities: A policy commentary

November 1, 2024
The lack of integration of addiction treatment with other health care services presents distinct challenges for people with higher levels of OUD treatment needs who require SNF care. Since inpatient SUD treatment programs are not currently classified as medical facilities, a status that some in the SUD treatment sector defend to avoid increased regulation and cost, they do not address medical and rehabilitation needs as part of their services. Medically-enhanced addiction treatment programs should be options for people with OUD.
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Yahoo Life

Want to drink less? 8 expert tips for cutting back on alcohol.

October 25, 2024
Cutting back on drinking can be a real challenge, but CAAS Professors Suzanne Colby and Christopher Kahler say goal-setting to reduce your alcohol consumption is a big deal. "The most important step to cutting back is to set an intention," Dr. Kahler says.
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News from SPH

A high-tech approach to curb heavy drinking

October 22, 2024
Brown researchers are developing a mobile app aimed at reducing high-risk alcohol use among young adults.
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News from SPH

Unlocking the Potential of MDMA

September 30, 2024
A team of Brown faculty members is conducting the first study of its kind to investigate whether MDMA-assisted therapy can relieve the suffering of Veterans with PTSD and alcohol use disorder.
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Brown Technology Innovations

Dr. Haass-Koffler Awarded Brown Biomedical Innovation to Impact (BBII) Award

August 15, 2024
Overdose deaths are increasing, despite efforts by governments to address illicit drug use and implement public health approaches. A significant reason is the increasing prevalence of xylazine (tranq), an alpha-2 adrenergic agonist and central nervous system depressant present in the fentanyl drug supply.
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News from SPH

Humans in Public Health: A psychedelic pathway toward PTSD recovery

July 11, 2024
Post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is among the most common conditions facing U.S. Veterans, with no effective cure. Additionally, many Veterans use alcohol to alleviate their trauma, making medical treatment even more complex. For these high risk patients, Professors Christy Capone and Carolina Haass-Koffler are thinking outside the box: Could a treatment involving psychedelic drugs potentially save Veteran lives?
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Health Affairs

Shifting To Smoking: Adapting Policy To Changing Patterns Of Substance Use

June 25, 2024
It’s imperative that we further our knowledge and understanding on smoking as a harm reduction strategy, and begin to identify and promote safer, evidence-based methods people can utilize while smoking to reduce health risks.
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Bloomberg

My Fellow Scientists Present Research Wrong

June 23, 2024
The findings are meant to educate everyone, but the average reader has no idea how to interpret the complex jargon.
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Babson College

Dr. Molly Magill Accepted into NIDA-funded Babson SUD Sprint Program

June 11, 2024
Now in its second year, Babson SUD Sprint (formerly L-SPRINT) is a 6-day bespoke program in entrepreneurship and commercialization for researchers and inventors tackling substance use disorders (SUD)/drug addiction, taught at the world’s #1 college for entrepreneurship.
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Brown University

Holly Boyle receives 2024 Postdoctoral Excellence Award

April 9, 2024
"I have no doubt that Dr. Boyle has an outstanding career ahead of her as a scientist in the field of addictions research."
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