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Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (AIR CARES)

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The AIR Center for Addiction Research and Effective Solutions (AIR CARES) is a multi-disciplinary center dedicated to preventing and reducing the negative consequences of substance misuse. Our team of experts includes practitioners and researchers in the fields of medicine, public health, health services, education, criminal justice, workforce, and behavioral health.

Who We Are
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This video was developed by AIR, with funding from the Nevada Primary Care Association, to help onboard staff new to providing medications for addiction treatment (MAT) services. The video includes testimonials from patients who have received MAT services.

AIR CARES harnesses AIR’s 70 years of experience in the social and behavioral sciences to conduct research and promote evidence-based solutions to address substance use disorder and mitigate its impact on affected individuals, families, and communities.

At AIR CARES, we address substance use disorders holistically through focusing on the broader social factors, such as housing, living wage jobs, educational opportunities, and social connection. We are working to identify and scale up effective prevention, treatment, and harm reduction solutions to meet the needs of our communities.

What We Do

FOCUS AREAS

Image of woman raising her hand in a classroomHealth Professional Education, Training, and Technical Assistance. We develop and implement educational curricula and training programs on substance use disorder (SUD) diagnoses and treatment at addiction treatment facilities, and primary care and hospital settings.
 

Image of pills being prescribedPractice Guidelines and Evidence Standards. We develop resources and provide technical assistance to support health care providers in implementing substance use-related practice guidelines, applying effective management approaches, and integrating SUD diagnosis and treatment protocols into their practice workflow.  

Image of group outside holding handsPatient and Family Engagement. We incorporate the perspectives and lived experiences of people with SUDs and their friends and families to develop meaningful and patient-centered strategies to support effective treatment.

 

Illustration of digital media platformsData Interpretation and Public Health Strategy. Our experts work with local officials to analyze and present data illustrating substance misuse at the local level, connecting information from public health surveillance, healthcare, criminal justice, and emergency medical services.
 

Why We Must Work Together
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Susan Heil talks about the barriers to adopting medication-assisted treatment and what can be done to overcome those barriers.

A comprehensive approach must also address persistent social factors that strain our communities. By applying a socioeconomic framework and working across disciplines, AIR CARES is uniquely positioned to deliver broad and sustainable solutions to alleviate the burden of substance use disorders for individuals and communities.

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Amanda Latimore

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Susan Heil

Deputy Director
Center Leadership & Advisory Board >>
For more information, contact Krishna Winfrey >>

 

Related Work

Recommended Approaches to Increasing Access to Buprenorphine Treatment (PDF)

AIR CARES Supports the National Academies of Medicine Collaborative on Countering the U.S. Opioid Epidemic (PDF)

Engaging Local Stakeholders in Community Data Interpretation (PDF)

Expanding Medication-Assisted Treatment in Rural Primary Care (Brief)

Improving Assessment of Opioid Use Disorder in People with Disabilities Related to Chronic Musculoskeletal Pain (Brief)

Treating Substance Use Problems in Youth Who Also Have Mental Health Conditions (Guide)

Capitol Hill Briefing: Using Data to Drive Community-Based Approaches to the Opioid Crisis (Video)

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Health
Mental Health
Substance Use Disorders
Trauma-Informed Care

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