Research Priorities - Substance Use Disorder

UK Researchers Publish Study on New Therapy to Treat Opioid Use Disorder

May 22, 2018, 8:34 AM

In an article recently published in the Journal of the American Medical Association, Drs. Lofwall and Walsh studied the efficacy and safety of buprenorphine delivered as a weekly or monthly injection for moderate-to-severe opioid use disorder.

UK Receives $4.9 Million to Expand Program for Pregnant Women with Opioid Use Disorder in Rural Kentucky

May 8, 2018, 10:26 AM

With a $4.9 million contract from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI), the University of Kentucky will expand and improve treatment for pregnant women with opioid use disorder (OUD) in rural areas of Kentucky through the PATHways program.

CCTS Conference on Opioids Draws Nearly 1,000 Participants

Apr 17, 2018, 10:01 AM

The 13th Annual Spring Conference of the University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science focused on addressing the opioid epidemic, which disproportionately plagues Kentucky and Appalachia. Researchers, clinicians, students, community partners and local and national experts gathered Friday, April 13th to share findings and catalyze

Leading the Fight Against the Opioid Epidemic at National Summit

Apr 5, 2018, 8:56 AM

At the 2018 National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit physicians, researchers and leaders from UK and UK HealthCare joined experts from across the nation to discuss how they are combating the opioid epidemic in the Commonwealth.

Fighting the Scourge of Opioid Abuse, Fostering a Healthier Future for Kentucky

Apr 3, 2018, 9:37 AM

This week, University of Kentucky physicians, researchers and leaders working to find solutions in the fight against prescription drug abuse are in Atlanta for the 2018 National Rx Drug Abuse and Heroin Summit.

Taking the Opioid Fight to the Courts: Kentucky Expert Weighs In

Feb 23, 2018, 8:32 AM

Is litigation a powerful tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic? And does bad behavior equal liability? UK College of Law Professor and product liability expert Richard Ausness weighs in on the issue.

State-Academic Partnership Helps Kentuckians “Find Help Now” for Addiction

Feb 5, 2018, 8:58 AM

A new website will provide a vital link for Kentucky health care providers, court officials, families and individuals seeking options for substance abuse treatment and recovery. “Find Help Now KY” will deliver real-time information about available space in substance use disorder treatment program, and guide users to the right type of treatment for their needs.

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Exploring the Psychology of Drug Addiction with William Stoops

Feb 1, 2018, 8:44 AM

Hear how William Stoops chose drug abuse research, why mentoring is one of his favorite parts of his job, and why he sees the chance to do NIH-funded research as a privilege.

William Stoops Explores the Psychology of Drug Addiction

Jan 29, 2018, 9:02 AM

In a new $2.9 million NIDA-funded project, William Stoops will compare the health effects of reduced cocaine use with abstinence.

UK's BREATHE Helps Teens Advocate for Tobacco-Free Communities

Jan 11, 2018, 8:45 AM

University of Kentucky's BBREATHE team recently partnered with Youth Empowered Solutions (YES) to host tobacco and youth advocacy training for leadership students of Hazard High School, as well as a training session for adult community advocates from around the state on the importance of youth empowerment and mentorship and how to engage youth in advocacy efforts.

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