Substance Use

Anna Parisi, substance use disorder and addictive behavior expert, reveals how mindfulness interventions may enhance awareness of one’s bodily sensations, and how this enhanced awareness may decrease the risk of opioid misuse in individuals experiencing chronic pain.

From lab to life: How virtual reality and wearable sensors are transforming SUD recovery.

As opioid overdoses decline, schools and community groups warn of emerging substances

Harnessing VR to prevent substance use relapse

Holly Matto, addiction science researcher, and College of Science and School of Engineering colleagues provide breakthrough findings about personalized recovery cues and technology-based substance use interventions.

Virtual reality pilot program shows promise for preventing substance misuse and violence.

Police educate Culmore residents about fentanyl abuse.

Bachelor of Science in Community Health alumna Blythe Dellinger details how Mason's College of Public Health inspired a life-long commitment to serving populations in need

A George Mason University multidisciplinary research team recently received $5,000 in funding from the VentureWell Accelerator to continue to develop their app iCONNECT SUD.

Mason graduate student Rebecca Leung is part of a team finding ways to use smart technology in order to help those who are struggling with or recovering from substance use disorder (SUD).