Click here to learn more about the FRI’s HEAL JCOIN grant entitled: A comparative effectiveness trial of extended-release naltrexone versus extended-release buprenorphine with individuals leaving jail.
Research
For over 60 years, researchers at FRI have received federal, state, county, and private funding to conduct studies in the fields of substance abuse, health, HIV/AIDS, mental health, and criminal justice. Recent social research has focused on the development and assessment of innovative strategies in pharmacotherapy, psychosocial treatments, bio-behavioral HIV interventions, and prevention.
Treatment
FRI operates service projects and conducts research studies in Los Angeles, California through Friends Community Center. These projects and studies are primarily focused on providing HIV and substance abuse prevention services to out-of-treatment substance users as well as methamphetamine abuse treatment for treatment-seeking users.
Grants Administration
By managing all of the functions of grants administration, beginning with the pre-award process through completion of the research project, FRI allows scientists to focus on their research. This division of labor relieves the researchers of the necessary, but extremely time-consuming, work of grants management and allows them to concentrate on their work.
News & Announcements
SPOTLIGHT
Drs. Michael Gordon and Thomas Blue Receive R61 Award
NEWS
Dr. Thomas Blue Receives Promotion to Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Karen Alexander Receives Promotion to Senior Research Scientist
SMOKING CESSATION SYMPOSIA
FRI ADDRESSES RACISM, INJUSTICE, AND INEQUALITY
PUBLICATIONS
Smith, L. R., Faragó, F., Blue, T., Witte, J. C., Gordon, M. S., & Taxman, F. S. (2024). Are operations backed by best practices in American problem-solving courts? Journal of Substance Use, 1–7. https://doi.org/10.1080/14659891.2024.2403080..