SUBSTANCE ABUSE

This study tested two ways to connect people recently released from jail or prison to community-based care for HIV, hepatitis C, STIs, and opioid use disorder. Over 600 adults took part. The goal was to see which method worked better for starting and staying on treatment or preve…

This study looked at whether juvenile probation officers (JPOs) can use a method called Contingency Management (CM) to help teens on their caseload who have drug problems. CM gives rewards for staying drug-free and has worked in other settings, but hasn't been tried by JPOs befor…

This study tested whether offering prize-based rewards to caregivers could increase their involvement in juvenile drug court and their teen's drug treatment. Researchers enrolled 53 teens aged 13-17 and their caregivers. The goal was to reduce teen substance use and delinquent be…

This study tested a program designed to prevent high school students from misusing prescription drugs like painkillers, sedatives, and stimulants. Over 1,800 teens aged 14 to 18 took part. The program was delivered in classrooms and aimed to reduce drug and alcohol use by teachin…

This study tested whether a program designed specifically for women who use drugs could help them reduce their risk of getting HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases. Over 500 women from the St. Louis area took part. They were split into three groups: one got basic HIV preve…

This study followed 71 babies born to mothers being treated for opioid use disorder during pregnancy. Researchers compared two forms of buprenorphine (a monthly shot vs. daily under-the-tongue tablets) to see if one led to better infant brain development. The goal was to gather i…

This study looked at pregnant women being treated for opioid use disorder to understand how two forms of buprenorphine (a once-monthly shot vs daily pills) affect mothers and their newborns. Researchers measured drug levels in the blood, fetal heart rate, and baby health after bi…

This study tested a computer program that scans hospital records to find patients who may be misusing drugs or alcohol. Researchers looked at data from nearly 65,000 adults admitted to the hospital. The goal was to see if the program could help doctors offer counseling and suppor…

This study used health records from over 36,000 adults in the UK to see if people with vitiligo are more likely to have mental health problems like depression, anxiety, or self-harm. Researchers compared people with vitiligo to similar people without it. The goal was to understan…