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Join us on May 2 at 11 am ET for the webinar, Research with Justice-Involved Populations: Understanding OHRP Regulations and Protections
Justice-involved individuals, including those who are incarcerated or on probation, present unique ethical considerations and challenges in research settings. This webinar offers guidance for conducting research with justice-involved populations while adhering to the regulations and protections outlined by the Office for Human Research Protections (OHRP). OHRP regulations serve as a cornerstone in ensuring the…
Read MoreNew Report Features 10 Best Practices for Jails and Prisons on Responding to Opioid Use Disorder
Opioid Use Disorder Best Practices for Corrections highlights 10 essential strategies that jails and prisons can use to address the treatment needs of individuals with opioid use disorders (OUD) and those involved with the criminal legal system. It includes actionable resources for policymakers, corrections officials, and key stakeholders to improve OUD practices and policies in…
Read MoreJoin us for the next webinar in the JCOIN Speaker Series: Key Barriers and Facilitators for Medications to Treat Opioid Use Disorders in U.S. Jails
While previous studies examine the availability of medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in jails and the barriers to using these medications, much less is known about how to incorporate best practices for addressing opioid use disorder (OUD) in jails. Determining the best practices involves considering the necessary training, resources, and technical assistance for providing…
Read MoreJCOIN CTC: Your Dynamic Resource Partner for Research Dissemination
The JCOIN Coordination and Translation Center (CTC) housed at George Mason University is dedicated to providing individually curated translation and dissemination services to JCOIN Research Hubs and the Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center (MAARC) as well as stakeholder partners. Through a vast network of research, educational, training, and practitioner partners, the CTC works with…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Substance Use Disorder (SUD) & Structural Racism
In our final episode in this season, we are guided by the history of racialized drug policy in the U.S. The researchers whose work we discuss use the five components of the structural competency framework as a way to suggest avenues that may change our understanding treatment planning for individuals from historically minoritized groups. Download…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: People with Disabilities & Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment
In this episode, we discuss a project from researchers who summarized existing information regarding what we know and do not know about people with disabilities and substance use disorder (SUD). This work suggests a need for improved attention to the unique needs of people with disabilities who may need treatment for SUDs. Download the one-pager…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Pregnant, Post-partum, & Opioid Use Disorder (OUD)
In a follow up to episode 7 on pregnant people 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) JCOIN…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Pregnant People & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
The study we cover in this episode considers medication for opioid use disorder treatment among individuals who are pregnant. The researchers report interesting findings related to pregnancy and race/ethnicity and suggest some reasons for disparities including stigma and Medicaid access. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) JCOIN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Join us…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Women & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
This episode takes an in-depth look at gender disparities and substance use disorder (SUD) treatment (typically medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and counseling). The researchers report some interesting findings and also make recommendations for improving MOUD care for women. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) JCOIN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion – Join us…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: LGBTQIA+ & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
This episode discusses research that finds that very few of the U.S. substance use disorder (SUD) treatment facilities that advertised having LGBTQIA+ specific services actually reported offering them. The research explores stigma, bias, and discrimination, and posits a strong need for LGBTQIA+ affirming care. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) JCOIN Equity, Diversity, and…
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