OPIOID MISUSE

This study tested a digital program designed to prevent teens from starting to misuse opioids. About 533 high school students who had never misused opioids but were at higher risk took part. The program aimed to increase their understanding of the serious risks of misusing prescr…

This study tested a program called PRE-FAIR to prevent opioid and methamphetamine addiction in young parents (ages 16-30) already involved with Oregon's child welfare system. 240 parents who were at risk but not yet addicted were randomly assigned to either the PRE-FAIR program o…

This study tested whether text message reminders can encourage people to keep their opioid pain medication in a safe place and throw away any leftover pills after treatment. About 479 adults who received an opioid prescription took part. The goal was to reduce the chance of these…

This study tested an online parenting program called Family Check-Up Online for rural families where a parent may misuse opioids. 356 parents of young children (18 months to 5 years) took part. The program aimed to improve parenting skills, reduce stress and depression, and preve…

This study looked at whether people with chronic pain and opioid use disorder would do art on their own at home, and if it helped their pain and mood. 31 adults tried self-directed artmaking up to four times. Researchers measured how many people stuck with it and whether anxiety,…

This study tested a digital program called 'Empowered Relief: On-Demand' to see if it could help people with chronic pain who misuse prescription opioids. 234 adults with chronic pain and opioid misuse were randomly assigned to either the digital pain relief program or a health e…

This study tested a short video and a 3-week text messaging program for adults who recently experienced sexual assault. The goal was to see if these tools could help prevent or reduce posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and opioid misuse. Fifty participants received the video du…

This study tested whether doctors can use simple decision guides to better manage opioid misuse behaviors in patients on long-term opioid therapy for chronic pain. Researchers worked with 49 clinicians at community clinics to see if the guides were easy to use and helpful. The go…