Research on Interventions for Stability & Engagement (RISE) Network

Overview

The Research Need

Services like naloxone distribution, drug checking, and HIV/HCV testing help people to reduce the risk of certain health and safety issues associated with drug use, including overdose and transmission of infectious diseases. Research is needed to find ways to improve access to these and other evidence-based services and to develop and test promising new approaches.  

About the Program

The Research on Interventions for Stability & Engagement (RISE) Network is a national network of research projects that builds on existing research into strategies to prevent overdose and other negative outcomes of drug use. The network represents the largest pool of funding from NIH to date for this area of research. Studies within the network are examining the effectiveness, implementation, and impact of related policies and practices. Research supported by this program is conducted in real-world settings and in collaboration with a wide range of partners, who help to ensure that the strategies being studied are sustainable and scalable. A single coordinating center supports the research projects by streamlining communication across the network, providing support related to data methodology, engaging community partners in all network activities, and translating research findings so they can be used by researchers, practitioners, and communities.