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From alcohol use and smoking to the opioid crisis, the ripple effects of untreated mental illness can lead to a host of other public health concerns.

06.19.2018 a person holding a first aid kit

Short-term Angels for Opioid Users

A recent study evaluated the Angel Program, one of the first programs in the country to emphasize police-led referrals to substance use treatment before arrest, that continues to be a model for other police departments.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

06.13.2018 Hand, arm and hip of acupuncture model

Acupuncture: Sticking the Point on Opioids

Opioids are the most commonly prescribed class of medication in the United States to treat chronic pain. Acupuncture could help reduce the number of opioid prescriptions.

Fellow Erin Polka

06.08.2018 A row of red solo cups and two beer bottles

Diving Deeper into Spring Break Drinking

In order to better understand youth behavior during spring break, recent research examined the gaps between spring break drinking intentions and actual alcohol consumption.

Fellow Sampada Nandyala

05.24.2018 a black and white photo of a person's face

Names Matter in the Opioid Epidemic

Guest Author Sandro Galea

Editor Michael Stein