Posts by Cory Plymesser

We explore the critical intersection of opioid use disorders and the criminal justice system. We’ll discuss why opioid addiction is so prevalent among incarcerated individuals and the significant challenges they face during incarceration. Learn about the importance of medication-assisted treatment, improved reentry programs, and addressing structural barriers to reduce overdose rates. Download the one-pager (PDF).…

In today’s episode, we tackle the complex issue of opioid overdose and its risk factors. We’ll break down insights from two pivotal studies, focusing on what increases the likelihood of overdose and how social and environmental factors play a role. We’ll also discuss the critical importance of naloxone and its role in saving lives. Stay…

We confront the staggering impact of the opioid epidemic, by delving into recent research that illuminates its widespread devastation. Drug overdose deaths, now a leading cause of injury death among adults, have surged dramatically in recent years, surpassing 100,000 annually in the United States alone. From the origins of the crisis driven by prescription opioids…