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Research Spotlights

Explore the projects helping to make a difference in the opioid crisis.

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HEAL-funded research team is using the power of play to prevent opioid misuse in youth

Preventing/Treating OUD

Topics: Adolescent Prevention

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Phone-Based Pain Management Could be a Lifeline for Low-Income Patients

Pain – Clinical Research

February 23, 2021

Topics: PRISM

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Sealing the Deal

Pain – Preclinical/Translational Research

February 9, 2021

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HOPE for Managing Pain

Pain – Clinical Research

January 28, 2021

Topics: Pain & Dialysis

addressing stigma

Breaking Through the Wall of Stigma

Translating OUD Research

January 21, 2021

Topics: NIDA CTN

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Patient Engagement in Pain and Addiction Research

January 7, 2021

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About the Justice Community Opioid Innovation Network

Translating OUD Research

December 29, 2020

Topics: JCOIN

Virtual Reality

Using Virtual Reality to Treat Real Pain

Pain – Clinical Research

December 22, 2020

Topics: Back Pain Consortium Research Program

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Stopping Opioid Misuse in its Tracks

Preventing/Treating OUD

December 3, 2020

Topics: OUD Progression

News

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Events

Learn about the initiative’s upcoming and past events.

About the Initiative

Learn about the initiative’s research plan and funding.

Page last updated July 29, 2020