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The COBRE on Opioids and Overdose is based at the Rhode Island Hospital and is the first center of its kind aimed to collaboratively address the opioid epidemic. We are a vibrant, interdisciplinary center that supports research essential to understanding the mechanisms underlying opioid use disorder and developing innovative solutions. A main objective of the NIH-Funded COBRE initiative is to support the development of junior investigators into independently funded investigators, and to develop a critical mass of investigators competitive for peer-reviewed external research funding.
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The COBRE recently published a programmatic paper in the Rhode Island Medical Journal:
COBRE on Opioid and Overdose: A Collaborative Research-Based Center Addressing the Crises in Rhode Island and Beyond.Green TC, Kaplowitz E, Langdon K, Hughto JMW, Goedel WC, Czynski AJ, Fraser G, Rich J.R I Med J (2013). 2021 Apr 1;104(3):22-26. PMID: 33789404.
To learn more about other COBRE Centers in Rhode Island Visit Here.
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Research Assistant Position
Center for Biomedical Research Excellence (COBRE) on Opioids and Overdose
Special Populations Core – Research Assistant Position
https://opioidcobre.org/cores/special-populations/
Job Description: Under the general supervision of the Core Directors and Managers, the Research Assistant will support Core activities and COBRE-funded researchers and. The Research Assistant will also support a research project funded by the RI Department of Health on drug use and health.
Typical duties include: Primarily responsible for supporting the COBRE Community Advisory Board (CAB), which includes coordinating bi-monthly meetings and facilitating regular communication with the CAB; support researchers in collaborating with the Community Advisory Board.
For More Information
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COBRE on Opioid and Overdose: A Collaborative Research-Based Center Addressing the Crises in Rhode Island and Beyond.Green TC, Kaplowitz E, Langdon K, Hughto JMW, Goedel WC, Czynski AJ, Fraser G, Rich J.R I Med J (2013). 2021 Apr 1;104(3):22-26. PMID: 33789404
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Examining nonprescription syringe sales in Massachusetts and Rhode Island community pharmacies.
Green TC, Stopka T, Xuan Z, Davis TC, Boggis J, Irwin AN, Gray M, Hartung DM, Bratberg J.
J Am Pharm Assoc (2003). 2021 Mar 11:S1544-3191(21)00102-3. doi: 10.1016/j.japh.2021.03.004. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33820716
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Goulka, J., del Pozo, B. & Beletsky, L. (2021) From public safety to public health: Re-envisioning the goals and methods of policing. Journal of Community Safety and Wellbeing, 6(1) 22-27. doi:10.35502/jcswb.184 (link)
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Opioid pain medication misuse, concomitant substance misuse, and the unmet behavioral health treatment needs of transgender and gender diverse adults. Hughto JMW, Restar AJ, Wolfe HL, Gordon LK, Reisner SL, Biello KB, Cahill SR, Mimiaga MJ. Drug Alcohol Depend. 2021 Mar 18:108674. doi: 10.1016/j.drugalcdep.2021.108674. Online ahead of print. PMID: 33773869
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Using telehealth to improve buprenorphine access during and after COVID-19: A rapid response initiative in Rhode Island. Clark SA, Davis C, Wightman RS, Wunsch C, Keeler LAJ, Reddy N, Samuels EA. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2021 May;124:108283. doi: 10.1016/j.jsat.2021.108283. Epub 2021 Jan 20. PMID: 33771282 Free PMC article.
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New Publication!
Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Era of COVID-19: The Impact of the Pandemic on Communities of Color
Proceedings of a Workshop - in Brief
The Forum on Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine hosted a virtual workshop, Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders in the Era of COVID-19: With a Special Focus on the Impact of the Pandemic on Communities of Color, on November 23, December 3 and 14, 2020. The workshop featured invited speakers and discussions that addressed how the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has influenced (1) mental health and substance use disorders (SUDs); (2) changes in access to health care and delivery of services for people with mental health disorders and SUDs; and (3) the mental health well-being of the health care workforce—each with a particular focus on the impact of the pandemic on communities of color and how the pandemic has created, revealed, and exacerbated longstanding racial and ethnic disparities in behavioral health care.
This Proceedings of a Workshop—in Brief summarizes the presentations and discussions that occurred at the workshop.
Read the Publication
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Academic and Health Policy Conference on Criminal Justice Health
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The 4th Wave: Methamphetamines & Stimulants
American College of Medical Toxicology
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Harm Reduction 2: Decriminalizing Buprenoorphine
Opioid Treatment Ecosystem Community of Practice
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Recovery Science and Harm Reduction Reading Group
NE ATTC, RICARES, Brown SPH
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April 15, 2021
12:30 - 1:30
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The Sisyphus Curse: The Relentless Work of Public Health: How to Survive and Trhive
New England Public Health Training Center
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April 14, 2021
12:00 - 1:00 pm
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2nd Annual ARCH Network Spring Meeting
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April 30, 2021
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Int'l Network on Hepatitis in Substance Users (INHSU)
February virtual events focused on hepatitis C and the health of people who use drugs in prison
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For a list of upcoming COBRE, National and local events and webinars, visit the COBRE's Event page.
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SAMHSA Community Mental Health Centers (CMHC) Grant Program
SAMHSA is accepting applications for the fiscal year (FY) 2021 Community Mental Health Centers (Short Title: CMHC) grant program. The purpose of this program is to enable community mental health centers to support and restore the delivery of clinical services that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and effectively address the needs of individuals with serious emotional disturbance (SED), serious mental illness (SMI), and individuals with SMI or SED and substance use disorders, referred to as co-occurring disorder (COD). SAMHSA recognizes the needs of individuals with behavioral health conditions, including minority populations and economically disadvantaged communities, have not been met during the pandemic and that CMHC staff and other caregivers have been impacted.
Additional information can be found here and the program application is available
Application Due Date: Friday, May 21, 2021
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Call for Proposals: Rapid Innovation Grant (J-RIG) Program-2021 Summer Cycle
JCOIN's Coordination and Translation Center is excited to announce the call for proposals of the Rapid Innovation Grant (J-RIG) program. J-RIG is a rapid funding mechanism to support small research grants to study newly emerging policies, practices, or interventions that address prevention and treatment of addiction among justice-involved populations.
J-RIG welcomes both applicants who work in research environments AND those who do not work in research environments but could benefit from funding to study local initiatives, policy changes, or practice improvement efforts. J-RIG projects also are appropriate for developmental pilots, feasibility studies, or other research broadly defined as foundational work for further research and practice.
The J-RIG call for proposals will be released three times per year. Funding will be provided for up to 24-months and may not exceed $100,000 in direct funding.
Applications are due by Monday, May 3, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
Apply here
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For a list of federal and government related opioid and substance misuse related funding opportunities, visit here.
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