DRUG USE

This study tested a short, personalized program called PARTNER for young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in relationships. The program used 4 motivational interviewing sessions to encourage PrEP use, reduce risky sex, and cut down on drug use. 196 participants completed the stud…

This study tested whether a mobile health unit could help people who inject drugs get treatment for opioid use disorder and HIV prevention or treatment all in one place. 447 adults with opioid use disorder joined the study. The goal was to see if this approach increased the use o…

This study tested whether people with opioid use disorder and severe injection-related infections could be treated safely at home instead of in the hospital. Participants received antibiotics through an IV along with medication for addiction. The goal was to see if this combined …

This study looked at whether providing mental health care to people who inject drugs and have depression, psychosis, or suicide risk can improve their mental health and lower their chances of getting HIV or hepatitis C. Over one year, 200 participants with mental health issues re…

This study tested whether getting young people actively involved in designing and running prevention programs helps reduce drug and opioid misuse. Four community organizations in North Carolina took part; two used a youth engagement approach and two did not. Researchers surveyed …

This study tested whether an economic empowerment program could reduce alcohol and drug use among adolescents and young adults (ages 15-24) living with HIV in poor communities in Uganda. The 95 participants were already receiving HIV care and had recently used alcohol or drugs. T…

This study tested three remotely delivered programs to help 113 adults with depression, anxiety, and substance use related to COVID-19 stress. Participants either received an 8-week mindfulness course, online cognitive behavioral therapy, or standard remote monitoring and coachin…

This study looked at how much injectable drug is prepared but never used in operating rooms across France. Over 3,700 patients were observed during a 24-hour period. The goal was to measure waste and find ways to reduce it, helping the environment and saving resources.

This study looked at how much intravenous (IV) medicine is thrown away in French intensive care units (ICUs). Researchers measured the amount of prepared but unused drugs in syringes and IV bags. The goal was to understand the scale of waste and find ways to reduce it, helping bo…