SUBSTANCE USE

This study tested a community-based program to help pregnant women with substance use get better prenatal care and treatment. It used special ultrasounds to help moms connect with their babies, along with education and a personal guide to help them access services. The goal was t…

This study tested whether a counseling program delivered by text and video calls could help young adults (ages 18-29) living with HIV stay engaged in their medical care. The 8-month program aimed to address common challenges like depression and substance use that can interfere wi…

This study tested a family training program delivered by video call. It aimed to help family members support a relative who is experiencing early psychosis and using substances like alcohol or cannabis. The goal was to see if the program improved family wellbeing and helped the r…

This study tested a program called RISE, designed to help young men leaving prison. It provided therapy for past trauma and support for finding jobs and housing. Researchers wanted to see if this approach improved mental health and community stability, and reduced the chances of …

This study tested a new peer-led support program for young people experiencing their first episode of psychosis who also use substances. The goal was to see if trained peers could help participants reduce substance use and improve their social and daily functioning. The program w…

This study tested a Spanish-language digital screening tool designed to help doctors in primary care clinics identify patients who may have problems with tobacco, alcohol, prescription drugs, or other substances. Researchers enrolled 1000 Spanish-speaking adults to see how well t…

This study tested a computer program designed to automatically screen hospitalized patients for substance misuse by reading their electronic health records. The goal was to see if this AI tool could identify more at-risk patients than standard screening methods. Over 64,000 adult…

This study aimed to find the best way to combine community support programs to prevent suicide and build strength in American Indian youth ages 10-29 who were at risk. Researchers tested different sequences of three approaches: a brief counseling program (New Hope), a cultural co…

This study tested whether providing stable housing along with counseling and support services could prevent opioid addiction in homeless young adults. Researchers worked with 240 homeless youth aged 18-24 who were not yet addicted to opioids. They compared two groups: one receive…

This study tested a program to prevent opioid and other substance use in teens (ages 15-18) transitioning out of juvenile justice facilities. The program trained a supportive adult in each teen's life to use relationship-building and behavior management techniques. Researchers fo…

This small pilot study tested whether actively involving young people in community prevention programs helps reduce risks for substance and opioid misuse. Four prevention organizations were randomly assigned to either include youth in their planning and activities or continue the…

This study tested a program to prevent new HIV infections among young couples in Cape Town, South Africa, who use alcohol or drugs. It involved 962 people across 24 communities. The program combined a two-day workshop for couples with community education to reduce stigma, aiming …

This small pilot study tested whether an online self-help program is practical and acceptable for adults with chronic, non-injury related arm or hand pain who also engage in risky substance use. Five participants tried a 4-session video program teaching mind-body skills, pain cop…