Individuals with substance use disorder (SUD) faced particular challenges in navigating the COVID-19 pandemic. In this episode, we explore the experiences of individuals with SUD during a global health crisis. The results are both informative and important.

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This episode examines the role of communities in helping individuals with substance use disorder. Study findings suggest a distinct and pronounced need for better education and training around treatment and recovery and a need for everyone to get involved.

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In this super-interesting episode, we report on a study of U.S. veterans with opioid use disorder who discuss what they think would help them in their treatment. The veterans describe barriers to treatment and what they think they need to be successful during recovery.

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What do we know about what happens when we link individuals to substance use services upon jail discharge? This podcast offers a scoping review that examines answers to that question. Want to know more (and find out what a scoping review is)? Give this episode a listen!

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How many lives could we save if we provided MOUD to individuals while they are in prison? And how many more lives could we save if we provided MOUD to individuals effectively upon release from prison/jail? Check out this episode to find out and to learn why you should not only care but help.

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Providing MOUD comes with some challenges despite many benefits. In this episode, we explore a study involving MOUD within carceral spaces and highlight how some real-world challenges can interfere with treatment in prison.

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How does a global pandemic like COVID-19 affect individuals engaged in treatment involving Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)? Some restrictions were loosened, and the results may be favorable in many ways. Listen to hear more. 

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Helping individuals with OUD is a big undertaking. Whole communities are required. This episode discusses a peer outreach and MAT treatment linkage program and considers the various factors that increase the likelihood that participants pursue treatment.

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In this episode, we head over to Norway, to consider a study that examines drug use before and during incarceration and the factors involved in the use of drugs while incarcerated. So much to learn from other country’s approaches. Listen and learn.

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At a more macro level, this podcast considers how states implemented buprenorophine programs for individuals with OUD. What worked? What did not? How and Why?

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