Friends Research Institute, Inc.

This study tested a mobile app version of an existing program called "Getting Off" to help gay and bisexual men reduce their methamphetamine use and risky sexual behaviors. 226 men who use methamphetamine participated. The app includes games, lessons, and resources to support beh…

This study looked at 240 prisoners with opioid addiction to see if getting a long-acting naltrexone shot at home after release helps them stay on treatment better than going to a clinic. Participants got one shot in prison and six monthly shots either at a clinic or at home. The …

This study looks at a program called NavSTAR that helps people with opioid use disorder start treatment after leaving the hospital. The program is designed to reduce differences in treatment access that affect racial minority groups the most. Researchers will first test the progr…

This study tested whether a mobile app could help people on probation or parole who are receiving treatment for substance use disorders. 31 adults used the app alongside their usual care. Researchers measured how easy the app was to use and how satisfied participants were with it…