The body and brain’s normal responses to traumatic stress can result in changes to cognition, emotion, affect, and behavior that vary widely in terms of duration and severity. Beyond these biological and psychological effects, trauma can also impact our relationships with each other, our relationships with our institutions, histories, and social structures. This informs how […]
Diarrhea is a leading cause of death in children globally, mostly due to inadequate sanitary conditions and overcrowding. Poor housing quality and lack of tenure security that characterize informal settlements are key underlying contributors to these risk factors for childhood diarrhea deaths. The objective of this study is to better understand the physical attributes of […]
Intro and Background- Recognizing the high prevalence of opioid use disorder (OUD) among incarcerated, homeless individuals and their dramatically elevated risk of fatal overdose upon release, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program (BHCHP) collaborated with two county jails to implement a comprehensive, public health approach to reducing fatal overdoses upon release. Objective- BHCHP’s Reentry […]
Background: In 2022, the City of Boston and other organizations launched a new initiative to create low-threshold sites (LTS) for unsheltered people who use drugs living on the street in the Melina Cass and Massachusetts Avenue area. LTS are transitional, temporary living spaces that do not have strict entry requirements related to abstinence or engagement […]
The overdose crisis continues to have devastating consequences nationally and in Massachusetts. The inpatient hospital setting is a potential intervention point where people at risk for overdose can be identified and connected to evidence-based treatment and harm reduction services. Inpatient addiction consult service (ACS) programs are a well-established approach for this, and have been shown […]