News and Events

Cannabis policy shift to public health approach urged
10/24/24

In a new paper, UB researchers advocate for moving to a harm-reduction, health-promotion approach to safeguard public health.

Telemedicine effective in treating opioid use disorder
7/18/24

A UB study has found patients were more likely to stick with treatment if referred through telemedicine vs. the emergency department.

Multipronged approach needed to stem synthetic opioid deaths
7/11/24

Pharmacy professor Edward Bednarczyk discusses an online training program for prescribers and other efforts.

A new tool for treating alcohol, drug addiction
5/12/23

The Multidimensional Inventory of Recovery Capital is a reliable measure of resources that contribute to successful recovery. 

Binge drinking has powerful impact on adolescent brain
5/23/22

UB preclinical study also demonstrates that low-to-moderate levels of drinking negatively affect the adolescent brain.

Leonard COVID-19 Alcohol Use Insight
7/21/20
CRIA Director Kenneth E. Leonard, PhD has been busy offering insight into alcohol use and abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic to various local and national media.
Recent CRIA News
7/21/20

CRIA awarded $4 million in NIH grants to study prenatal alcohol and drug use

Recent CRIA News
7/21/20

Opioid addiction is focus of grad student who received NIH Diversity award

Recent CRIA News
7/21/20

Grant will help UB scientists identify patients most at-risk for future opioid misuse

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