Improving access to substance use services and preventing overdoses in Oregon
Official title: Supporting data-driven decision-making to support substance use service expansion policies and to prevent overdoses
Funded at Chestnut Health Systems, INC. · NIH-11122953 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people in Oregon get better access to services for substance use, like opioids and meth, by sharing useful information that can help decision-makers reduce overdose rates and fill in the gaps where help is needed most.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Chestnut Health Systems, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bloomington, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,015,880 |
| NIH project number | 4R33DA059163-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11122953 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals in Oregon who are affected by substance use issues, particularly those struggling with opioid and methamphetamine use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not reside in Oregon or who are not affected by substance use issues may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on gathering and sharing actionable data to help decision-makers in Oregon improve access to substance use services and reduce overdose rates. By leveraging a new policy that increases funding for these services, the project aims to provide relevant data in user-friendly formats to support timely and informed decisions. The goal is to address significant service gaps in the state, particularly for opioid and methamphetamine use, and to evaluate the impact of these services on the community.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to substance use services and a reduction in overdose incidents in Oregon.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in using data-driven approaches to improve substance use services and outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
Bloomington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cruden, Gracelyn — Chestnut Health Systems, INC.
- Study coordinator: Cruden, Gracelyn
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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.