Get a social work perspective on the overdose crisis and the criminal justice system at a panel discussion moderated by BUSSW doctoral candidate Greer Hamilton. The virtual event, “Criminal Justice & The Overdose Crisis,” is hosted by NIH’s HEALing Communities Study as part of a two-day series called Social Work & Responding to the Overdose […]
Pregnant or parenting women with opioid use disorders (OUD) or substance use disorders (SUD) and their infants are at high risk of many devastating side effects. However, interventions can help decrease risks and promote better physical and mental health in both parent and infant. To address these issues and their solutions, Prof. Ruth Paris will […]
People of color experience disproportionate harms related to unhealthy substance use, such as high overdose rates and physical dependence. Although discrimination and stigma are structural drivers of substance use among minority groups, they often go unrecognized in clinical care. To address these issues, BU School of Social Work Prof. Christina Lee will give a Grand […]
Parenting a newborn can be demanding and stressful for any parent, but mothers and fathers with substance use disorders (SUD) face challenges others don’t. However, stigmatization, shame, guilt, and fear of losing their child can deter parents with SUD from getting help. Prof. Ruth Paris spoke to HealthCity to discuss how parent intervention like the […]