Addressing opioid misuse and disparities in treatment access in the Deep South
Official title: Auburn University Harrison College of PharmacyCenter for Opioid Research, Education, and Outreach Multi-Year Conference Plan
Funded at Auburn University at Auburn · NIH-11000188 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking into how to help people in the Deep South who are struggling with opioid misuse, especially older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals, by finding out what makes it hard for them to get the treatment and support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Auburn University at Auburn NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Auburn, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2024 |
| Project end | September 29, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $50,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R13HS029600-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11000188 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals who are affected by opioid misuse or have barriers to accessing treatment.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not face barriers to opioid treatment or who are not part of the identified vulnerable populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and addressing the public health crisis of opioid misuse, particularly in the Deep South, where opioid prescribing rates are alarmingly high. The project aims to identify the populations most affected by the lack of access to treatment and harm reduction services, including older adults, racial and ethnic minorities, and LGBTQ+ individuals. By raising awareness and providing training for healthcare providers on harm reduction strategies, the initiative seeks to improve care for these vulnerable groups. The research will also explore the barriers these populations face in accessing necessary treatment and support.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to opioid use disorder treatment and harm reduction services for underserved populations.
How similar studies have gone: While addressing opioid misuse is a critical area of research, this specific approach focusing on training healthcare providers for vulnerable populations is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
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Auburn University at Auburn
Auburn, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hohmann, Lindsey — Auburn University at Auburn
- Study coordinator: Hohmann, Lindsey
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.