2019 CSIP Blog Highlights
As the year comes to a close, we pause to reflect on what we have shared this year on the CSIP blog. Continue reading
As the year comes to a close, we pause to reflect on what we have shared this year on the CSIP blog. Continue reading
The recent US News & World Report Healthcare of Tomorrow summit featured a panel of experts to discuss the role of hospitals in the opioid epidemic. Continue reading
The federal government has released new resources to address the opioid epidemic. These include a research roadmap and a website for treatment options. Continue reading
For 50 years Sesame Street has brought issues facing families to the forefront. A new puppet named Karli has a mom who suffers from opioid addiction. Continue reading
While rates of prescribing opioids have decreased, concerns have risen on dangers to patients of abruptly stopping opioid use. New guidance aims to help. Continue reading
The fall brings back to school and with the stress of homework and activities, college students can be at risk for use and abuse of alcohol and drugs. Continue reading
A data scientist with a PhD leads a team at the Justice Department to mine opioid prescription and billing data to fuel traditional law enforcement practices. Continue reading
The public health and medical communities have aimed to curb the overprescribing of opioids – a measure that has contributed to a five percent reduction in overdose deaths (CDC, 2018). Yet, should regulation of prescription paid medicine continue to be the primary avenue in addressing the opioid epidemic? Continue reading
Individuals recovering from opioid addiction need extensive support that addresses social, emotional, and physical challenges, yet research is limited. A new study examines this for the first time. Continue reading
Socio-economic, geographic, and other barriers can make it challenging for families to prevent the dangers of opioid addiction, yet the public health community is working to change that. Continue reading