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The UK Substance Use Priority Research Area will host the Rising Stars Symposium on April 17 to showcase innovative research and new findings on substance use disorders.

On this guest episode, Dr. Alex Elswick, Extension Specialist for Substance Use Prevention and Recovery, discusses a critical and timely issue—the alarming rise of stimulant use alongside the ongoing opioid crisis, a phenomenon some experts refer to as a "twin epidemic."

UK's seventh annual Substance Use Research Event (SURE) will be held Feb. 5, 2025, and registration is currently open.

Olufunmilola Abraham is leading an innovative project that leverages the power of gaming to tackle opioid misuse among teens.

The team aims to adapt and test an intervention approach for women with a history of substance use disorders and exposure to violence.

Sean Regnier is working to develop smoking treatment options that are tailored for people with intellectual and development disabilities.

The symposium will be 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Oct. 8 in the Gatton Student Center.

A new project at UK will expand new avenues to develop community-engaged health equity research expertise among early-stage investigators.

The fellowship empowers undergraduates to become leaders for their respective communities by providing opportunities to develop knowledge and skills through research within UK’s Research Priority Areas.

Researchers at UK are hosting a watch party for a video that showcases their work to better understand the barriers to substance use disorder program engagement in Kentucky.