Opioid abuse

This study tested educational videos for Hispanic/Latinx families with teens aged 15-17 to prevent opioid misuse and overdose. The program focused on safe storage, opioid knowledge, and changing attitudes. Only 6 families took part before the study ended early.

This study tested a program to help HIV-negative transgender women and men who have sex with men who also have a substance use disorder stick with PrEP, a daily pill or shot that prevents HIV. Participants received counseling and text support, with extra help for those who strugg…

This study tested whether adding vaccine discussions to routine behavioral health visits could reduce hesitancy and increase COVID-19 and flu shots among Latinx adults with mental illness. Clinicians used motivational interviewing and could offer a warm handoff to a nurse for vac…

This study tested whether a combination of non-opioid medicines (ketamine, ketorolac, and acetaminophen) can control pain after robotic prostatectomy as well as standard opioid painkillers. Men aged 40-75 with prostate cancer were randomly assigned to receive either opioids or th…

This study followed 167 adults with mental health issues like anxiety, depression, or sleep problems who visited their primary care doctor. Researchers used health conversations and a blood test to track lifestyle changes and heart disease risks over up to 20 years. The goal was …