An article was published by the Seattle Times on the impact of Seattle’s Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program. Read about it here!
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The latest news from HaRRT Center
Registered Nurse I research position posting
We have posted this new position (30-35% FTE, temporary position) for our NIH-funded patient-driven, harm-reduction, pharmacobehavioral treatment study. we are looking for an RN who has at least a bachelor-level training, research experience (particularly with diverse and AI/AN communities), experience with long-acting injectables, and a harm-reduction or motivational interviewing background and approach. We value diversity and are committed to creating and maintaining an environment that respects diverse identities, traditions, heritages, and experiences.
The position is listed on the University of Washington hires website. Check it out! Req #117068
Our Work Mentioned in Newsweek
An article published in Newsweek mentioned our work with naltrexone (Vivitrol) and how it can help participants take a step closer towards moderation. Check it out!
The TYEE Writes About our Work with the LEAD Program
An article published in The TYEE covers our work with the Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion (LEAD) program. Read the article here.
Real Change Writes About our Work
An article published in Real Change covers our work with naltrexone and counseling in helping participants reduce their drinking. Read the article here.
CNN iReport Covers Our Work
CNN iReport featured our study on the use of anti-craving drug naltrexone combined with counseling to reduce alcohol dependence without requiring sobriety. Check it out!
Local Media Covers First Study of Alcohol Treatment that Doesn’t Require Sobriety
We recently published findings from our study on a combined medication (extended-release naltrexone) and harm-reduction alcohol treatment that doesn’t require sobriety. Participants set their own treatment goals and were not asked to change their drinking in any way. Findings indicated significant reductions in people’s alcohol use and experience of alcohol-related problems.
View the press release: http://www.eurekalert.org/pub_releases/2014-05/uow-ada051514.php
View Dr. Collins’ interview with Steve Scher on KUOW’s On the Record: http://kuow.org/post/intervention-chronic-alcoholics-doesnt-require-sobriety
Dr. Collins Speaks with KUOW About our Work
Dr. Collins recently spoke with Steve Scher of KUOW about a new intervention which combines an anti-craving drug with goal-setting talk therapy to reduce the negative consequences experienced by chronically homeless and alcohol-dependent adults, without necessarily requiring sobriety. Check it out!
Our Work Mentioned in UW Health Sciences NewsBeat
HSNewsBeat covered our preliminary study of using naltrexone and counseling to reduce drinking without requiring sobriety. Read it here.
Received a Grant from NIH
In October of 2013, we at the Harm Reduction Research and Treatment lab kicked off our first 5-year R01 grant to test harm reduction counseling and extended-release naltrexone to support alcohol harm reduction and quality of life among homeless people with alcohol dependence. We can’t wait to be inspired again by the community we are privileged to know and worth with!