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Janie Simmons quoted on the potential for overdose from fentanyl because it is in much of the street drug supply.

Coverage of an article by David Frank on multi-week take home methadone doses (Frank et al., Harm Reduction Journal, 2021).

Danielle Ompad quoted on the importance of getting the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Danielle Ompad quoted on the evolution of policies by a wide-range of institutions after FDA approval of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.

Joseph Palamar quoted on the uncertainty about how much cocaine and methamphetmine are adulterated with fentanyl.

Ijeoma Opara shared her personal account with COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and the reasons she changed her mind.

Yzette Lanier discussed her commentary published in JAMA Pediatrics (2021).

A letter to the editor by Kelly Doran on street sweeps that have placed those who are homeless in danger when lifesaving medications are taken away.

Dustin Duncan quoted on the public health failure in getting young Black New Yorkers to be vaccinated against COVID-19.

Denton Callander wrote an article on how the COVID-19 pandemic has endangered sex workers and made suggestions on ways to support them through structural reforms.

Jeffrey Steen wrote a first-hand account on his process to recovery from methamphetamine use.

Interview with Noa Krawczyk on the increase in overdose deaths during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ijeoma Opara commented on a study she co-authored that Black adolescent girls experience racism in the dating world at a young age (Veser et al., 2021, Social Media + Society).

A study authored Danielle Ompad and Joseph Palamar was cited regarding drug use among construction trade and extraction workers (Ompad et al., 2019, Drug and Alcohol Dependence).

Danielle Ompad commented on concerns about the We Love NYC concert in Central Park without social distancing or full vaccination requirements as the Delta variant circulates.

Dustin Duncan quoted on COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy. (Subscription required).

Scott Braithwaite discussed the upcoming third wave of COVID-19 expected in New York City.

Interview with Joseph Palamar on how he got his start in research on party drugs in the New York area.

Holly Hagan and Don Des Jarlais authored a piece on how the COVID-19 pandemic conditions that are strong contributing factors to outbreaks of HIV in rural and urban areas.

Tarlise Townsend was quoted the possibility of cross-contamination of cocaine with fentanyl, which may lead to accidental overdoses.

Interview with Sam Friedman who discussed the parallels between HIV/AIDS and the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joseph Palamar was quoted on the perception of marijuana use on productivity in the workplace.

Media coverage of Han and Palamar (2021) article on other disease and illness among those who use methamphetamine.

Danielle Ompad on the renaming of COVID variants to avoid the use of stigmatizing language.

Joseph Palamar commented on harm reduction strategies to prevent drug-related harm at musical festivals.

Coverage of Noa Krawczyk's article in Addiction (2020): Opioid agonist treatment and fatal overdose risk in a state-wide US population receiving opioid use disorder services.

Danielle Ompad quoted on how the pandemic will not end without the equitable distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine on a global level.

Danielle Ompad on precautions to continue, such as wearing masks and social distancing, as New York City reopens.

Courtney McKnight co-authored an update on the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on the drug overdose crisis.

Coverage of Joseph Palamar article that found kratom use was higher among those who misuse prescription opioids, and highest among those with opioid use disorder.

Danielle Ompad's recommendation on what one should do with their COVID-19 vaccine card after being fully vaccinated.

Marya Gwadz quoted regarding the similarities between COVID-19 and HIV/AIDS disproportionately impacting Black and Latinx communities.

Joseph Palamar quoted on the increasing of cannabis for self-treatment of ailments by older adults.

Noa Krawczyk commented on the lack of linkages to drug treatment services when individuals are released from incarceration.

Danielle Ompad commented on the detrimental effects of the criminalization of drug use and possession.

Scott Braithwaite quoted on the state of COVID-19 rates and trends in New York City.

Joseph Palamar commented on findings regarding fewer young adults engaging in casual sex.

Danielle Ompad interviewed on the potential and pitfalls of the use of the Excelsior Pass.

Danielle Ompad commented on the potential for an additional surge of COVID-19 cases in the United States.

Holly Hagan and Danielle Ompad reviewed the limitations of current research on social distancing in schools.

Kelly Doran quoted on her invited commentary recommending additional research on outcomes related to homeless individuals.

Scott Braithwaite quoted on New York City's decision to bring its workforce back into the office.

Benjamin Han commented on findings showing increases in marijuana use among older adults.

Danielle Ompad quoted on not attending concerts unless there is a combination of reduced capacity, maintaining social distancing, and double masking.

Coverage of Palamar et al. (2021) Drug and Alcohol and Drug Dependence article, shifts in drug seizures in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Ijeoma Opara featured on NIH Director's Blog post for her NIH Director's Early Independence Award.

David Frank co-authored a blog post recommending alliances among different countries to improve access to medications to treat opioid use disorder.

Benjamin Han and Joseph Palamar commented on marijuana use by older adults.

Interview with Danielle Ompad on a new variant of SARS-CoV-2 called B.1.526 detected in samples collected in New York City in November 2020.

Coverage of Marya Gwadz' article in AIDS and Behavior (2021): "Black and Latino persons living with HIV evidence risk and resilience in the context of COVID-19: A mixed-methods study of the early phase of the pandemic."

Joseph Palamar commented on an article that showed children who bullied were more likely to use alcohol and drugs later in life. He cautioned that the study did not show a causal link between bullying and later substance use.

Vincent Guilamo-Ramos authored an article on using health students to supplement the COVID-19 vaccination workforce.

Linda Wang quoted on changes to being able to provide buprenorphine treatment via telehealth during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Danielle Ompad discussed racial and ethnic disparities among those who are vaccinated for COVID-19.

Danielle Ompad interviewed on the challenges of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout.

Linda Wang wrote about the Biden administration's plans to obstruct the "X-waiver" requirement, which would expand the capacity for physicians to prescribe buprenorphine.

Joseph Palamar interviewed on the findings from a study published in Drug and Alcohol Dependence that showed marijuana use is lowest in January.

Kelly Doran discussed the vaccination for COVID-19 of several hundred homeless individuals in dorm-style shelters.

Alex Bennett quoted on the feasibility of drug policy reform with the incoming Biden Administration.

Danielle Ompad interviewed on the demand for the COVID-19 vaccine exceeding its availability.

Kelly Doran discussed NYC moving the homeless from congregant housing to hotels in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Scott Braithwaite interviewed on the COVID-19 vaccination efforts in New York City. (Login to NY1 required).