Examining how health policies can improve drug addiction treatment during disasters like COVID-19.
Studying How State and Local Health Services Delivery Policies can Mitigate the Effects of Disasters on Drug Addiction Treatment and Overdose: A Mixed-Methods Study of COVID-19.
This study is looking at how different health policies, like telehealth and naloxone distribution, can help people struggling with drug addiction get the care they need during tough times, like disasters or the COVID-19 pandemic.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10836490 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how state and local health service delivery policies can help mitigate the negative effects of disasters on drug addiction treatment and overdose prevention. By analyzing various policies, such as telehealth services and naloxone distribution, the study aims to understand their impact on access to care during crises. The researchers will employ a mixed-methods approach, combining quantitative data from all 50 states with qualitative insights to assess the effectiveness of these policies. This work is particularly relevant in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, where traditional treatment methods may have been disrupted.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals with drug addiction who may have faced barriers to treatment during disasters.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have drug addiction or those who are not affected by disaster-related disruptions to treatment may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to drug addiction treatment and overdose prevention during public health emergencies.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that policy changes can significantly improve access to care during emergencies, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eisenberg, Matthew — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Eisenberg, Matthew
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 below.