SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS

This study tested a program called iSTRIVE that combines emotional support and communication skills with video-checked medication reminders for people with HIV who also use opioids or stimulants. The goal was to see if this approach helps them stay engaged in HIV care and lower t…

This study tested whether giving HIV prevention medicine (PrEP) right at a syringe exchange program helps people stay HIV-negative. 90 adults who were HIV-negative and used the syringe service took part. The goal was to see if offering PrEP on the spot improves adherence and redu…

This study tested whether a GPS-based mobile app, financial incentives, and peer mentor support could help men who have sex with men and transgender women leaving jail get HIV prevention services like PrEP and testing. 233 participants were split into two groups: one received sta…

This study tested a life-skills training program in 45 men recovering from substance use disorders. The program aimed to improve their self-efficacy, or confidence in handling difficult situations. Participants completed a structured program after detoxification, and the study me…

This study looked at whether an online cognitive behavioral therapy program, called Breaking Free Online, helps people with substance use disorder cut back on their drug or alcohol use. About 198 adults from an outpatient addiction program took part. Some got standard care with g…

This study tested a cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) delivered via telehealth to help veterans who feel lonely and struggle with substance use. 36 veterans took part to see if the therapy was acceptable and helpful. The goal was to reduce loneliness and substance use, with resu…

This study tested a phone-based counseling program for veterans with chronic pain who were at risk for substance misuse. Over 1,100 veterans from New England took part. The program aimed to reduce pain and risky substance use by helping them access better pain treatment. Results …

This study tested a short, 11-session therapy program for adults in residential rehab for drug or alcohol problems. The therapy combined techniques to improve emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and psychological flexibility. 36 participants were split into two groups: one re…

This study looked at whether a short sleep program (Brief Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia) helps people living in a residential substance use treatment center sleep better and stay in recovery longer. About 83 adults took part, wearing sleep trackers and completing surveys. Resea…

This study checked if a questionnaire called the Behavioral Activation for Depression Scale (BADS) works well for people with substance use disorders. Researchers looked at answers from 289 adults to see if the scale is reliable and accurate. The goal was to improve how depressio…

This study tested whether peer recovery coaches in the emergency department can help people with substance use disorders connect to treatment and support resources. 144 adults were split into three groups: in-person coaching, video call coaching, or just a list of resources. Rese…

This pilot study tested a telehealth program called CRAFT-EP, designed to help families support a relative with early psychosis who also uses alcohol or cannabis. 65 family members participated to see if the program improved their well-being and reduced their own symptoms of depr…

This study looked at 106 people admitted for addiction treatment at Assiut University Hospital. Researchers collected information on their personal background, drug use patterns, and personality traits. The goal was to better understand who is affected by substance use disorders …

This study asked 65 African American adults who use cocaine or other drugs for their ideas on how to make clinical trials more welcoming. The goal was to create a manual (I-DREM) that researchers can use to recruit and keep more Black participants in substance use studies. Partic…

This study looked at 129 teens aged 12 to 18 with substance use disorders to find out which parts of treatment help them the most. Researchers measured drug and alcohol use and problem behaviors over a year. The goal is to make treatments more effective by focusing on what really…

This small study looked at whether an 8-week mindfulness and meditation program could help people with substance use disorders stay sober. Three adults completed the program, and while they all felt less stressed and more mindful afterward, two had a relapse within a year. One pe…

This study tested a 6-session telehealth parenting program called THRIVE for mothers with substance use disorder and their young children. The goal was to see if offering this program in a pediatric clinic was practical and well-received. Nine mothers participated, and researcher…

This study worked with 51 healthcare staff at primary care clinics to test if education and policy changes could reduce stigma toward people who use drugs. The goal was to improve HIV prevention and care. Researchers measured changes in staff attitudes and intentions to help, and…