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JCOIN PI Dr. Harold Pollack Receives Distinguished Professorship from UChicago
Dr. Harold Pollack, PI of JCOIN’s University of Chicago Clinical Research Center and MPI for the MAARC, has been named the Helen Ross Distinguished Service Professor at the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice and the Department of Public Health Sciences at The University of Chicago. Dr. Pollack’s research centers on improving…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Social Determinants of Health & Substance Use Disorder (SUD)
Following up on the COVID theme from episode 3, this episode considers researchers examine the social determinants of health (SDoH) related to substance use disorder (SUD) and the social-structural interventions that may help to stop SUD-related deaths that are accelerated by COVID. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF) JCOIN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion –…
Read MoreEDI Best Practices Spotlight: Brown University
The JCOIN Research Clinical Research Center (“the Center”) based at Brown University utilizes two emerging practices to promote equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI): an EDI workgroup and product tracker. These efforts foster transparency and accountability, and advance meaningful social impact throughout the Center’s three-site hybrid implementation-effectiveness study. Their JCOIN study is designed to increase the…
Read MoreStudy identifies key indicators of stigma toward individuals who use methamphetamines
Findings from JCOIN’s Methodology and Advanced Analytics Resource Center (MAARC) A study recently published in Preventive Medicine Reports by researchers at the University of Chicago and NORC identified several factors associated with higher stigma towards individuals who use methamphetamines. Six variables were significantly associated with higher stigma: older age, higher household income, married status, Republican…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: COVID, Race, & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
We all know that COVID brought with it many challenges. This is true as well for individuals with substance use disorders who are engaged in (or trying to engage) in treatment. In this episode, we explore the ways COVID impacted particular racial groups with substance use disorders (SUDs) and provide some suggestions on how to…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Peer Support Specialists, Race, & Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment
In this episode, we discuss research examining racial disparities in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment enrollment and transportation to treatment on the same day when the patient has a peer support specialist (PSS). The results suggest some strong positive effects and the researchers provide several recommendations for improving treatment access and enrollment. Download the one-pager…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: Race & Medication for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
This episode looks at research that examines the relationship between race and the use of medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). The researchers also look at other factors that might mediate this relationship. Findings suggest a big gap, but the researchers offer recommendations to help close this gap so everyone can access and receive MOUD…
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: “‘All In!’ When Data Collection Is Hard… Get Creative!”
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. Download the one-pager for this episode (PDF)
Read MoreNew Aced It Episode: “Opioid Intervention Courts”
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)
Read MoreEmpowering Change Through JCOIN Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion
Join us in our mission to leverage differences, promote belonging, and create positive outcomes for all individuals with opioid use disorder who are involved in the carceral system. Linked below is the new landing page for the JCOIN Equity Diversity Inclusion (JEDI) Initiative with information about the JEDI team, mapping EDI progress, initiatives undertaken by…
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