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Aced It
by JCOIN CTC
Dr. Danielle Rudes and Shannon Magnuson from the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) at George Mason University developed the Aced It podcast to bring relevant research articles to a broader audience by putting them into layperson’s terms sharing the findings and implications in about 15 minutes.The Aced It podcast is the place to go if you‘re trying to find out what‘s new in the health and justice research world, but don‘t have the time, energy, or know-how to decipher all that academic writing.
Episodes
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The Stories We Tell: Support Groups & Other People Who Use Drugs
In this episode, I focus on how people recovery communities and people who use drugs shape their own narratives around substance use, overdose, and recovery. I explore how distinctions within these communities can act as barriers to support, while emphasizing that recovery does not follow a…
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The Stories We Tell: Academia & Professional Networks
In this episode, I examine how academic research and professional networks contribute to the broader conversation surrounding substance use and overdose. I explore how research is shaped by professional norms, how lived experience is often excluded or kept private, and how knowledge moves beyond...
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The Stories We Tell: Criminal Legal System Professionals
In this episode, I explore how criminal legal professionals, including police, correctional staff, and judges, shape responses to substance use and overdose. I examine how everyday decisions are influenced by professional beliefs, organizational environments, and resource constraints. This…
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The Stories We Tell: Healthcare Professionals
In this episode, I examine how healthcare professionals shape patient experiences and treatment outcomes for substance use disorders. Drawing on research, I explore how provider beliefs, training, and workplace pressures influence interactions with patients, including how care is delivered and...
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The Stories We Tell: Public & Governmental Campaigns
In this episode, I talk about how public and governmental campaigns shape perceptions of drug use and overdose. I examine how different messaging strategies, such as empathy-based storytelling, education, and fear-based approaches, impact stigma, knowledge, and behavior. I also explore how these...
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The Stories We Tell: Political Framing
In this episode, I examine how political actors, institutions, and public discourse shape the way we understand drugs and overdose. I explore how different narratives, such as criminalization, public health, and stigma, affect public opinion, policy decisions, and access to care. I also consider...
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The Stories We Tell: Pop Culture
In this episode, I explore how pop culture, through movies, television, music, and social media, shapes the way we understand drug use and overdose. I highlight how these portrayals often simplify or distort reality, reinforcing stereotypes and stigma. The episode also examines how these…
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The Stories We Tell: Social Media
In this episode, I talk about how social media shapes the way people understand drugs, addiction, and overdose, highlighting both the risks and opportunities of these platforms. I break down how online spaces can spread stigma and misinformation, but also provide support, community, and...
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The Stories We Tell: News Media
In this episode, I talk about how news media shapes the stories we hear about drugs and overdose, and why that matters for public understanding and policy. I break down how media coverage determines which overdose stories get attention, how people and communities are portrayed, and how narratives...
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The Stories We Tell About Drugs and Overdose: Overview
In this episode, I introduce listeners to Season 14 of Aced It, and I talk about how stigma shapes the way we understand drugs, overdose, and addiction, and why the stories we tell about these issues matter. I break down what stigma is, how it operates, and how it influences everything from help...
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Holistic Approaches
In the final episode this season, I explore holistic, non-pharmacological approaches to addressing opioid use disorder and overdose, including acupuncture, yoga, mindfulness-based therapies, nutrition, and exercise. I highlight evidence showing how these practices support traditional treatments…
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Injectable Medications
In this episode, I explore how long-acting injectable medications, like Vivitrol, Sublocade, and Brixadi, are reshaping treatment for opioid use disorder by reducing daily dosing burdens and improving treatment adherence. I review evidence on their clinical effectiveness, patient experiences, and...
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Digital and Telehealth Tools
In this episode, I examine how digital and telehealth tools, from smartphone apps and wearable sensors to virtual overdose-monitoring services, are being used to address opioid use disorder and overdose risk. I explore what the research says about their effectiveness, how people who use drugs...
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Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy
In this episode, I explore the growing scientific interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy as a potential treatment for substance use disorders, particularly opioid addiction. I trace the historical roots of psychedelic therapy, review emerging evidence on substances like lysergic acid…
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Safe Supply/Prescribed Alternatives
In this episode, I talk about the emerging practice of safer supply and prescribed alternatives, highlighting how Canada has implemented these programs to reduce overdose deaths and support people who use drugs. I walk listeners through evidence on outcomes, participant and provider perspectives,...
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Peer Support and Recovery Groups
In this episode, I talk about how peer support and recovery groups contribute to treatment engagement, overdose prevention, and long-term recovery for people with opioid use disorder. I discuss studies showing that strong involvement in 12-step programs can enhance psychological well-being and…
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Outpatient Counseling
In this episode, I talk about the role of outpatient counseling and overdose response in supporting people with opioid use disorders (OUDs). I begin by discussing why outpatient services are central to recovery and how they often function as the first and most common point of care. I review...
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Residential and Inpatient Rehab
In this episode, I explore the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of residential and inpatient rehabilitation for opioid use disorder. I discuss why these programs are needed, what treatments they provide, and how individuals experience them. I review research showing that inpatient care can...
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Behavioral Therapies
In this episode, I explore the behavioral therapies used to support recovery from opioid use disorder. I walk through the evidence behind the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, and contingency management. I review evidence on how these therapies work, what research...
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Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)
In this episode, I introduce Season 13 of the ACED IT podcast and set the stage for our focus on how prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies are adapting to the ongoing crisis. I dive into medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD), explaining what these treatments are, how they work, and...
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Harm Reduction & Social Service Workers
In the final episode this season, I talk about harm reduction and social service workers’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I talk about the emotional toll of this work, some of the challenges social service workers face, strategies they use, and how their work is evolving in...
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Witnesses & Bystanders
In this episode, I talk about witnesses’ and bystanders’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I discuss how witnesses and bystanders address or perceive overdoses in the community, and the steps they take to save the life of someone who is overdosing. I talk about the hesitation...
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Educational Settings
In this episode, I talk about schools’ and colleges’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I describe how school nurses are positioned to notice red flags and intervene early, the implementation and use of naloxone in educational settings, how colleges are training staff to respond…
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Community Supervision Staff
In this episode, I talk about community supervision staffs’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Community supervision staff include probation and parole officers. I cover what CS staff think about naloxone, the training they receive, how community supervision is viewed as a...
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Prison & Jail Staff
In this episode, I talk about prison and jail staffs’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. From 2001 to 2018, overdose deaths in state prisons rose by more than 600% and overdose deaths in county jails increased by more than 200%. I talk about the various harm-reduction strategies...
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ED Doctors & Nurses
In this episode, I talk about emergency department (ED) doctors’ and nurses’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Across multiple studies, researchers have examined the experiences of patients and staff in the ED, shedding light on the challenges, stigma, and opportunities that…
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Law Enforcement
In this episode, I talk about law enforcers’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. How do police officers perceive their role in overdose situations? Do they see overdose calls as medical emergencies, criminal events, or something in between? I talk about the role of police at...
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First Responders
In this episode, I talk about first responders’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. First responders include firefighters, emergency medical responders, and police. I talk about first responders’ perceptions of naloxone, their procedures for responding to an overdose call, the...
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Illicit Drug Manufacturers & Dealers
In this episode, I talk about illicit drug manufacturers’ and dealers’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Specifically, I talk about how buyers’ trusted relationships with dealers act as a protective factor against overdose, mostly because dealers are dedicated to safety-checking...
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Prescribers, Providers, & Pharmacists
In this episode, I talk about prescribers, providers, and pharmacists’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I start by reviewing some of the opioid prescription guidelines that have been implemented. I also review the literature on prescribing patterns and attitudes towards…
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Support Groups and Treatment for Loved Ones
In the final episode of this season, I discuss support groups and treatment for the loved ones of people with SUD and overdose incidents. I review the literature on the coping mechanisms of bereaved loved ones, look at the formation and impact of peer-support groups, review therapy techniques to...
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Loved Ones and SUD and Overdose in Rural Areas
In this episode, I talk about loved ones, addiction, and overdose in the context of rural areas. First, I review important context and statistics, including how rural Americans are at higher risk of overdose. Then I discuss research on family roles in prescription opioid misuse prevention, risk...
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Having Unhoused Loved Ones with Addiction
In this episode, I discuss people’s experiences having unhoused loved ones with SUD and overdose incidents. First, I review some important context/statistics about the topic. Then I talk about how family relationships impact people’s paths into and out of houselessness and drug misuse. I also…
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Involving Loved Ones in Addiction/Overdose Treatment
In this episode, I talk about involving loved ones in drug addiction and overdose treatment. I explain how loved ones actively contribute to the recovery process, and how people receiving treatment feel about involving loved ones in their treatment. I examine some of the barriers that prevent...
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Friends’ Experiences
In this episode, I talk about friends’ experiences. First, I talk about friends’ experiences of witnessing an overdose, including some important context. I also look at people’s decision-making about using Naloxone and calling emergency services. Then I discuss the various outcomes people…
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Intimate Partners’ Experiences
In this episode I talk about intimate partners’ experiences with SUD and/or overdose. I cover how partners and relationships influence drug misuse, the interpersonal dynamics of couples in which one or both people use drugs, and the relationship between substance misuse and relationship violence.…
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Siblings’ Experiences
In this episode, I explore siblings’ experiences, that is, people’s experiences of being the sibling of someone with an SUD and/or overdose incident. First, I talk about people’s experiences navigating their sibling’s substance abuse issues and life after their overdose. Then I describe the…
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Children’s Experiences
In this episode, I talk about children’s experiences, that is, people’s experiences of being a child with an SUD/overdose incident and of being the child of a parent with an SUD/overdose incident. I first review some important statistics about drug misuse by both parents and children. I describe...
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Parents’ Experiences
In this episode, I talk about parents’ experiences—that is, people’s experiences of parenting while having an SUD and overdose incident and of being the parent of a child with an SUD/overdose incident. I explore how child-related factors might impact treatment accessibility for parents and how...
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Overview of SUD, Overdose, & Loved Ones
In this episode, I introduce the topic of Season 11: SUD, overdose, and loved ones. “Loved ones” includes everyone intimately involved with someone with SUD or an overdose incident—including the family unit (parents, children, and siblings), intimate partners, and friends. I review the various...
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Policy Responses
In this insightful episode, we delve into the evolving policy landscape designed to combat the opioid epidemic and its profound impact on communities. We explore the historical shifts in opioid crisis management, highlighting key strategies like Prescription Drug Monitoring Programs (PDMPs) and…
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Public Health Interventions
Public health interventions are vital in addressing the complex challenges posed by the opioid epidemic and substance misuse. These interventions encompass a broad spectrum of strategies aimed at preventing substance use initiation, reducing harm associated with drug use, and promoting access to...
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Harm Reduction Strategies
Harm reduction strategies play a crucial role in mitigating the adverse effects of substance use and promoting safer practices within communities. We’ll explore innovative approaches like naloxone distribution and safer drug use practices that are saving lives and improving community health.…
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Treatment and Recovery
In this episode, we're diving into the essential topic of treatment and recovery from opioid use. We’ll explore the latest research on how we can better support individuals who have experienced an opioid overdose, including the critical role of medication-assisted treatment and naloxone. We’ll…
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Overdose Stigma
In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the profound impact of stigma on substance use and overdose risks. Discover how faulting and blame perpetuate harmful attitudes that hinder effective support for those struggling with substance use disorders. Learn about the critical role of…
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Overdoses Post-Release
In this episode, we explore the critical challenges faced by individuals reintegrating into society after incarceration, with a focus on the alarming risk of overdose. Drawing from recent studies, we look at the stark reality that those recently released from prison are at a significantly higher...
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Overdoses in Carceral Settings
We explore the critical intersection of opioid use disorders and the criminal justice system. We'll discuss why opioid addiction is so prevalent among incarcerated individuals and the significant challenges they face during incarceration. Learn about the importance of medication-assisted…
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Risk Factors for Overdose
In today’s episode, we tackle the complex issue of opioid overdose and its risk factors. We’ll break down insights from two pivotal studies, focusing on what increases the likelihood of overdose and how social and environmental factors play a role. We’ll also discuss the critical importance of...
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Overdose Statistics
We confront the staggering impact of the opioid epidemic, by delving into recent research that illuminates its widespread devastation. Drug overdose deaths, now a leading cause of injury death among adults, have surged dramatically in recent years, surpassing 100,000 annually in the United States...
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Climate & Culture (S1E2)
The way things work inside an organization or “how things get done” is what we commonly refer to as the culture or climate of an organization. But culture is more than just that… it is often a facilitator or a barrier to change and reform AND studying it is hard. In this episode, we discuss the...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Dr. Danielle Rudes and Shannon Magnuson from the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) at George Mason University developed the Aced It podcast to bring relevant research articles to a broader audience by putting them into layperson’s terms sharing the findings and implications in about 15 minutes.The Aced It podcast is the place to go if you‘re trying to find out what‘s new in the health and justice research world, but don‘t have the time, energy, or know-how to decipher all that academic writing.
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JCOIN CTC
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Dr. Danielle Rudes and Shannon Magnuson from the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) at George Mason University developed the Aced It podcast to bring relevant research articles to a broader audience by putting them into layperson’s terms sharing the findings and implications in...
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