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Project Number: | IK2CX001495-01 |
| Title: | 6-week trial of oxytocin for co-occurring cocaine and opioid use disorders |
| Principal Investigator: | Christopher Stauffer |
| Location: | Portland, OR |
| Congressional District Code: | 12 |
| Research Service: | Clinical Science R&D |
| Project Period: | January 2017 - December 2021 |
| FY 2021 Funding Amount: | $300,284 |
| Total Award Amount (all years): |
$1,497,044 |
| Abstract: |
View full abstract and other project information on NIH RePORTER Go To NIH RePORTER Excerpt: High rates of substance use disorders in Veterans compared to the general population are heavily influenced by psychosocial factors – such as difficulty reintegrating into civilian life due to avoidance of vital support systems – leading to disproportionately elevated unmet addiction treatment needs. Those using both cocaine and heroin have mortality rates 14.3 times higher than the general population. 30-60% of patients receiving methadone maintenance therapy (MMT) for opioid use disorder activ... |