Social Network Overdose Prevention and Education Intervention

Launched by JOHNS HOPKINS BLOOMBERG SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH · Mar 15, 2024

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is looking at a new way to prevent drug overdoses by using social networks and peer education. The researchers believe that people who use opioids can help educate their friends and family about overdose prevention and care. They want to see if this approach can make a difference in keeping people safe from overdoses.

To participate in this study, you need to be at least 18 years old, live in the Baltimore area, and have used illicit opioids at least twice in the last two weeks. You should also be willing to engage in educating others and recruit at least one person who does not use drugs. If you join, you can expect to take part in in-person sessions where you'll learn and share information about overdose prevention. It's a chance to help yourself and others in your community while also getting support.

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • self-reported illicit opioid use at least 2 times in the past two weeks;
• • age 18 and older;
• • living in the Baltimore metropolitan region;
• • willing to engage in peer education; and
• • having and willing to recruit at least one non-using network member.
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • Participants without the cognitive ability to provide informed consent and have the physical ability to participate in in-person intervention sessions.