A 2025 study finding that despite assumptions to the contrary, many people receiving opioid agonist treatment are motivated to improve their diets, particularly in social settings. The study highlights cost and access as primary barriers and supports integrating nutrition support directly into outpatient clinic care.
A 2025 randomized clinical trial finding that food insecurity is 4 to 7 times greater among people with OUD than the general population and is associated with increased risk for drug use, infectious disease, and premature death. The study tested a mail-based meal delivery intervention for people receiving methadone or buprenorphine treatment.
An online learning resource designed to support education and training on the connection between substance use, nutrition, physical activity, and body image. It includes four modules with slide decks, recorded
This self-paced course builds your capacity to support rural women on their path to health and wellness by increasing your knowledge and skills regarding substance use and recovery.
In this podcast episode Dr. Annie Lindsay dives into the gendered realities of opioid and stimulant use among women. Dr. Lindsay breaks down why women of reproductive age are one of the fastest-growing groups affected by substance use, highlighting the overlooked role of methamphetamine, the weight of trauma, and the profound impact of limited social and human capital.
This fact sheet explores the high co-occurrence of eating disorders and substance use, emphasizing the need to address both simultaneously in recovery. Recovery can disrupt hunger cues and lead to overeating or weight gain, highlighting the importance of integrated support for nutrition, body image, and substance use.