OHSU-led research initiative examines supervised psilocybin
February 12, 2026
Five-year, $3.3 million award is first to study the effect of psychedelic services in community settings.
Addiction Medicine Stories
Rates of opioid use in pregnancy have more than doubled, OHSU study finds
December 23, 2025
Researchers emphasize urgent need for accessible, wraparound health care for mothers, families.
Federal funding expands OHSU telehealth, peer support project for vulnerable Oregonians
October 06, 2025
After a successful trial, expanded project will address HIV, hepatitis C, substance use, mental health in 20 counties across Oregon.
Study: Team-based care helps pregnant people with substance use disorders
September 25, 2025
Coordinated support from medical, behavioral, social service professionals improves outcomes.
OHSU expands addiction training reach by nearly 65%
December 30, 2024
Law enforcement officers participate in health care training via video conferencing.
Telehealth plus local peer support boosts treatment success for hepatitis C in rural patients
November 27, 2024
OHSU-led study in rural Oregon finds 66% of hard-to-reach patients cleared the virus with peer-assisted telehealth.
Medicaid funding for addiction treatment hasn’t curbed overdose deaths
November 04, 2024
OHSU research suggest Medicaid waivers may be necessary but insufficient to tackle the national opioid epidemic.
Prestigious award seeks to advance new avenue of addiction treatment
September 25, 2024
Chemical biologist is one of only two OHSU scientists ever to earn Avenir Award; project targets cannabinoid receptors for opioid treatment.
Telehealth boosts retention of people on buprenorphine in addiction treatment
September 17, 2024
Telehealth visits for buprenorphine treatment made possible by pandemic-era exemption — rule that is set to expire at the end of the year.
OHSU expands access to life-saving naloxone for young people
August 26, 2024
Surge in illicit fentanyl drives nationwide increase in drug overdose deaths.
