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SIG researchers just published two chapters in a new ebook on 1) women who use drugs and face disproportionate levels of intimate partner and gender-based violence, and 2) overdose risks and prevention strategies for pregnant and postpartum people.
Drs. West and Henry just published new research on police violence and women on the Mexico/US border.
In solidarity with The International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women 16 days of activism campaign, we interviewed Dr. Anindita Dasgupta, an expert in gender-based violence and reproductive health, about her extensive global work in the field and outlook for the future.
On World AIDS Day, SIG Director Dr. Nabila El-Bassel reflects on 30 years of researching the HIV/AIDS pandemic and lessons for COVID-19.
SIG is now seeking new faculty and post-doctoral candidates for two exciting training programs.
Research and resources for individuals impacted by domestic violence in recognition of Domestic Violence Awareness Month.
In preparation for launching the virtual intervention UNInnovator, the UNI Project held a five-day training for intervention with facilitators from all three study cities.
A new Special Issue published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence, “The HEALing Communities Study: An integrated approach to addressing opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose”, shares how the massive multidisciplinary study is structured and adapted to COVID-19.
How does stigma impact the ability of individuals struggling with opioid use disorder to receive care, including life-saving medication?
The Center for Healing of Opioid and Substance Use Disorders Enhancing Interventions and Implementation (CHOSEN) presents the first event in their lecture series featuring Frederick L. Altice, M.D., M.A.
Several counties in New York State within the HEALing Communities Study are commemorating International Overdose Awareness Day with events on August 31st. Learn more, share, and attend.
Dr. Brooke West has published new research on women who inject drugs.
New publications from SIG and colleagues explore how the overdose crisis disproportionately affects individuals in the criminal justice system, and how intimate partners can be a source of support; ART adherence in South Africa; medical marijuana for vulvodynia; and how COVID impacts those with HIV & substance use disorder.
How did a massive study that launched during COVID manage to continue work to tackle the overdose crisis? SIG interviewed two on-the-ground organizers of the HEALing Communities Study in Ulster County, one of the participating counties. Also, a remembrance of Adam C. Nadiak.