Tag: substance use disorder
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Weill Cornell and UM Miller Researchers Secure $4 Million to Study Economics of Substance Use Disorder Treatments
Five-Year, $4 Million NIDA Grant Aims to Decode the Economics of SUD Treatments A collaboration between Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has secured a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) to advance health economics research in substance use disorder (SUD) treatment. The…
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Researchers Awarded $4 Million to Study Economics of Substance Use Disorder Treatments
New NIDA Grant Fuels Economic Study of Treatment Options A consortium led by Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has secured a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The funding will support a comprehensive health economics study focused on the effectiveness, accessibility, and…
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Researchers to study the economics of substance use disorder treatments with $4 million NIDA grant
Five-Year, $4 Million NIDA Grant Launches Health Economics Study A collaborative research effort led by Weill Cornell Medicine and the University of Miami’s Miller School of Medicine has been awarded a five-year, $4 million grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA). The study aims to advance understanding of the economics surrounding treatments for…
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Global drug addiction mortality doubles as new cases fall: a wake-up call for harm reduction
Overview: a paradox in the global drug problem Recent analyses based on the Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2021 data reveal a striking paradox: while the number of new drug use disorder (DUD) cases has declined in many regions, deaths and disability from drug addiction have surged. This paradox exposes critical gaps in global harm-reduction…
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Dropout Patterns in Digital Psychosocial Interventions for Adult Illicit Substance Users: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Overview and Purpose Illicit drug use remains a global health challenge, with millions seeking effective treatments. Digital psychosocial interventions have emerged as scalable options to reach diverse populations, offering flexible access via apps, websites, and messaging. This study conducts a systematic review and meta-analysis to quantify dropout rates in digital interventions for adults with illicit…
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Dropout in Digital Interventions for Adult Illicit Drugs: Meta-Analysis
Introduction The global burden of illicit drug use remains substantial, with hundreds of millions affected by various substances such as cannabis, opioids, and cocaine. Digital psychosocial interventions have emerged to overcome barriers like time, location, and stigma, offering flexible, scalable approaches delivered via apps, websites, and messaging platforms. Yet, dropout—participants who fail to complete courses…