OPIOID MISUSE

This study tested whether text message reminders can encourage people to keep their opioid pain pills locked up and to throw away any leftover pills after treatment. About 479 adults who had a new opioid prescription took part. The goal was to see if simple texts could reduce the…

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

This study tested a digital program designed to prevent teens from starting to misuse opioids. It involved 533 high-risk adolescents who had not yet misused opioids. The program aimed to increase their awareness of the serious risks of prescription opioid and heroin misuse. The m…

This study tested an online program called Empowered Relief to help people with chronic pain who misuse prescription opioids. 234 adults used either the pain relief skills program or a general health education program. The goal was to see if the digital program could lower pain, …

This small study tested whether people with chronic pain and opioid problems would actually do art on their own at home, and if it helped their pain and mood. Thirty-one adults completed surveys before and after up to four art sessions. The results suggest that self-guided artmak…

This study tested a short video shown during a sexual assault medical exam, followed by text messages over the next month. The goal was to see if this approach could help prevent PTSD and opioid misuse. 50 adult survivors took part. The study was completed and measured changes in…

This study tested whether doctors in community clinics could use simple decision guides (algorithms) to better manage opioid misuse behaviors in patients with chronic pain. 49 clinicians participated over 6-9 months. The goal was to see if the guides were easy to use and helpful,…