SAMHSA's GAINS Center Archives

Q&A with Mandy Owens, PhD, Assistant Professor, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine

July 17, 2023

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Q&A with Mandy Owens, PhD, Assistant Professor, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine
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Q&A with Mandy Owens, PhD, Assistant Professor, Addictions, Drug & Alcohol Institute, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington School of Medicine

You are a clinical psychologist and an addiction researcher. Some of your research ...

988 Implementation in Rural Communities

June 23, 2023

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988 Implementation in Rural Communities
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988 Implementation in Rural Communities

Since 2019, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), along with other ...

San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team Reduces Law Enforcement Involvement

June 23, 2023

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San Francisco Street Crisis Response Team Reduces Law Enforcement Involvement

In many cities in the United States, police are the first line of ...

Q&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois

June 23, 2023

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Q&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois
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Q&A with Wesam Shahed, Esq., Assistant State’s Attorney for Cook County, Illinois

Tell us about your path to becoming a prosecutor and how your involvement ...

The Imani Breakthrough Project: Faith-Based Recovery Support for Black and Latino Communities

May 22, 2023

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The Imani Breakthrough Project: Faith-Based Recovery Support for Black and Latino Communities
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The Imani Breakthrough Project: Faith-Based Recovery Support for Black and Latino Communities

The opioid epidemic has affected nearly all Americans in ...

Q&A with Laurie Johnson-Wade, Co-founder, Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Organization

May 22, 2023

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Q&A with Laurie Johnson-Wade, Co-founder, Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Organization
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Q&A with Laurie Johnson-Wade, Co-founder, Lost Dreams Awakening Recovery Community Organization

Tell us about your deep immersion in the world ...

Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery

May 22, 2023

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Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery
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Empowerment for Individuals Who Are Justice Involved through SMART Recovery

Corrections were made on May 25, 2023: An earlier ...

Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention

April 18, 2023

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Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention
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Little Scandinavia Prison Unit: A Humane Approach to Detention

Imagine a prison where the people who are incarcerated are “residents” who live ...

Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions

April 18, 2023

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Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions
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Underlying Causes of MOUD Diversion in Jails: Strategies and Solutions

Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) are the leading evidence-based treatment for ...

Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina

April 18, 2023

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Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina
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Q&A with Joanna Patcha, MBA, MSW, LCSWA, Director of Behavioral Health at the Center for Community Transitions in Charlotte, North Carolina

Your work helps formerly incarcerated individuals transition into society, providing therapy and support to ...

The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support

March 9, 2023

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The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support
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The Importance of Wellness in Peer Support

Peer support workers are a vital resource for individuals with mental and substance use ...

Pathways Home: Disrupting the Homelessness-to-Prison Cycle

March 9, 2023

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Pathways Home: Disrupting the Homelessness-to-Prison Cycle
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Pathways Home: Disrupting the Homelessness-to-Prison Cycle

Many individuals experiencing homelessness have a history of incarceration or criminal justice system ...