GalleryThis three-state collaborative project investigates the influence of state laws in Connecticut, Kentucky, and Wisconsin, on the transition from prescription opioids to injecting non-prescription opioids and/or heroin injection.
GalleryEvaluation of a rapid re-housing program for young adults
Mental Health, Youth
This project evaluates the impact of a youth-centric rapid re-housing program on the lives of young people involved, tracking participants’ outcomes (housing stability, emotional and physical health) in six-month increments for up to two years during and/or after engagement in the program.
GalleryCoalition Building and Youth Substance Abuse Prevention in West Hartford, CT
Mental Health, Participatory Action Research, Science and Art, Substance Abuse and Prevention, Youth
ICR's prevention program in West Hartford is a collaboration between the West Hartford Substance Abuse Prevention Commission, Institute for Community Research, West Hartford high school students and school administration, and community members.
Youth Rxeaction
Participatory Action Research, Substance Abuse and Prevention, Youth
This YARI project involved West Hartford teens in investigations of prescription drug misuse in their town.
GalleryYouth Participatory Action Research to Reduce Teen Substance Use in Meriden
Community Alliances, Participatory Action Research, Science and Art, Specialized Methods, Substance Abuse and Prevention, Youth
This youth participatory action research (YPAR) program is a year round youth employment opportunity for economically disadvantaged youth in Meriden, Connecticut, funded by the Workforce Alliance, Inc.
GalleryRDS Network and Peer Recruitment Dynamics
Specialized Methods, Substance Abuse and Prevention
Respondent Driven Sampling (RDS) has gained its popularity internationally for its cost effectiveness in reaching hidden populations and claimed ability to make unbiased population estimates.
GalleryTranslation of the Risk Avoidance Partnership (RAP) for Drug Treatment Clinic Implementation
Community Alliances, HIV AIDS Risk and Prevention, Specialized Methods, Substance Abuse and Prevention
The goal of this 3-year study was to translate the Risk Avoidance Partnership (RAP) project for implementation in outpatient drug treatment clinics and to pilot test the modified intervention in two methadone clinics.
GallerySmokeless Tobacco Project
Health Disparities, International, Substance Abuse and Prevention
This 3-year study of a "slum" community in Mumbai identified outlets and available forms of smokeless tobacco and examined women’s smokeless tobacco practices in relation to their reproductive health.
GalleryDrug Use, Housing Access, Stability and HIV Risk among Low-Income Urban Residents
Health Disparities, HIV AIDS Risk and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Prevention
This 4-year study explored the relationship between structural factors of housing (access to housing subsidies and programs, status and stability) and HIV risk among low-income drug users compared to non-drug users.
GalleryMDMA Project
HIV AIDS Risk and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Prevention, Youth
The purpose of this study was to discover whether and in what ways MDMA contributes to sexual behavior and decision making, and when its use is associated with lack of protection.
GalleryXperience Project
Health Disparities, Science and Art, Specialized Methods, Substance Abuse and Prevention, Youth
This unique study piloted a performance-based intervention in partnership with Hartford youth, who developed drug-prevention messages to incorporate into performances of local artists at live shows, then disseminated them via a CD and other media.
Female Condom Study
Health Disparities, HIV AIDS Risk and Prevention, Substance Abuse and Prevention
This four-year study explored factors that enhance or impede initial and long-term use of female condoms to prevent HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections.