Posts by Jason Lutjen

In a follow up to episode 7 on pregnancy and MOUD the study we cover in episode 8 reports on the prevalence of OUD-related hospital use during the postpartum period. The researchers also assess how prenatal treatment for OUD is associated with postpartum OUD-related hospital use. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) Martin, C.…

The study we cover in this episode considers medication for opioid use disorder treatment among individuals who are pregnant. The researchers report interesting findings and suggestions. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) Khachikian, T., Amaro, H., Guerrero, E., Kong, Y., & Marsh, J. C. (2022). Disparities in opioid treatment access and retention among women…

Season 5, Episode 8: You MUST listen to this fabulous interview with Dr. TaLisa Carter (American University), who talks about how she navigates collecting interview data virtually, making the best of difficult research situations by rising above challenges and learning from the experience. The “All In!” research project.  Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF)

Season 5, Episode 7: Dr. Kate Elkington, (Columbia University) discusses her research regarding the role of courts in increasing access to medication for opioid use disorder (OUD). Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF)

Season 5, Episode 6: In this episode, Dr. Jennifer Becan (Texas Christian University) walks listeners through the ways her team is working to improve reentry for adults on parole after incarceration who are using opioids via medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF)

Season 5, Episode 5: In this interview, Dr. Todd Molfenter (University of Wisconsin) tells listeners how he and his team are learning methods and mechanisms for implementing medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) treatment programs. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF)

Season 5, Episode 4: Drs. Michael Gordon and Tom Blue (Friends Research Institute) provide an excellent overview of their clinical study of individuals leaving jail while being treated with extended-release naltrexone and buprenorphine. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) 

Season 5, Episode 3: Episode 3 introduces listeners to Dr. Peter Friedmann (University of Massachusetts, Bay State Health, Chan Medical School) and Dr. Liz Evans (University of Massachusetts, Amherst). Their fascinating study looks at a research project on substance use disorder (SUD) that pivoted in response to COVID challenges; the results have great value to…

Season 5, Episode 2: In this exciting episode, we hear from Dr. Rosemarie Martin (Brown University) and Linda Hurley (Codac Behavioral Healthcare) about their collaborative study on improving the criminal-legal system’s response to people affected by opioid use disorder (OUD). Their partnership is so inspiring. Take a listen! Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF)

Season 4, Episode 10: Walking a mile in another’s shoes is often a great way to empathize and support someone going through a tough time. However, not all shoes are the same and the miles we walk vary significantly. While peer recovery support is both popular and highly regarded, scholars actually know very little about…