Chestnut Health Systems

This small pilot study tested whether using trained coaches—some with personal experience in recovery or the justice system—could help young adults (ages 18-26) on probation or parole reduce their substance use and build better lives. It aimed to see if this coaching approach was…

This study tested a new way to help teens in the justice system who struggle with drug use. Researchers trained juvenile probation officers to deliver a proven reward-based treatment program during their regular meetings with teens. The goal was to see if this approach could redu…

This study tested a support program for people in Chicago who had just survived an opioid overdose. Researchers compared a simple referral to addiction treatment against a more active support program called RIMO. The goal was to see if the RIMO program helped people start treatme…

This study tested a new support program called PRE-FAIR, designed to prevent young parents involved with child welfare services from developing serious opioid or methamphetamine addictions. The program offered mental health support, parenting skills training, and help with other …