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News and Announcements
2024
Dr. Steven Carswell Selected as the Next President of FRI
Dr. Steven Carswell Selected as the Next President of FRI
Dr. Frank Vocci Steps Down from President Position; Dr. Steven Carswell Selected as Incoming President
Dr. Frank Vocci Steps Down from President Position; Dr. Steven Carswell Selected as Incoming President
FRI Research Cited in the Article: Drugs and Addiction Science: NIDA Celebrates 50 Years of Research and Looks to the Future
FRI Research Cited in the Article: Drugs and Addiction Science: NIDA Celebrates 50 Years of Research and Looks to the Future
Dr. Ginnie Sawyer-Morris Receives Early Career Investigator Award
Dr. Ginnie Sawyer-Morris Receives Early Career Investigator Award
Dr. Cathy Reback and FCC Recognized as a CPDD Community Champion
Dr. Cathy Reback and FCC Recognized as a CPDD Community Champion
2023
2023 FRI Awards
2023 FRI Awards
Drs. Thomas Blue and Michael Gordon Interviewed for the Aced It! Podcast
Drs. Thomas Blue and Michael Gordon Interviewed for the Aced It! Podcast
Dr. Cathy Reback Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
Dr. Cathy Reback Receives Lifetime Achievement Award
FRI Welcomes New Research Scientist Dr. Babak Tofighi
FRI Welcomes New Research Scientist Dr. Babak Tofighi
Dr. Courtney Nordeck Receives Two Early Career Investigator Awards
Dr. Courtney Nordeck Receives Two Early Career Investigator Awards
Dr. Cathy Reback Receives 2023 Legacy Achievement Award from the Los Angeles LGBT Center
Dr. Cathy Reback Receives 2023 Legacy Achievement Award from the Los Angeles LGBT Center
Dr. Mishka Terplan Cited on the FORE (Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts) Webpage
Dr. Mishka Terplan Cited on the FORE (Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts) Webpage
Dr. Karen Alexander Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
Dr. Karen Alexander Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
FRI Welcomes New Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Ginnie Sawyer-Morris
FRI Welcomes New Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Ginnie Sawyer-Morris
Dr. Mishka Terplan Receives 2023 AMERSA Betty Ford Award
Dr. Mishka Terplan Receives 2023 AMERSA Betty Ford Award
Several FRI Travel Award Winners for CPDD 2023
Several FRI Travel Award Winners for CPDD 2023
Dr. Michael Gordon cited in The Baltimore Banner
Dr. Michael Gordon cited in The Baltimore Banner
In Memoriam: Robert K. Brooner, Ph.D.
In Memoriam: Robert K. Brooner, Ph.D.
Dr. Anjalee Sharma Receives Promotion to Assistant Research Scientist
Dr. Anjalee Sharma Receives Promotion to Assistant Research Scientist
2022
Dr. Courtney Nordeck Receives Promotion to Assistant Research Scientist
Dr. Courtney Nordeck Receives Promotion to Assistant Research Scientist
FRI is proud to announce that the Text Me, Girl! intervention, designed by Dr. Cathy Reback and study team, has been added to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Best Practices Compilation
FRI is proud to announce that the Text Me, Girl! intervention, designed by Dr. Cathy Reback and study team, has been added to the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program Best Practices Compilation
Dr. Michael Gordon and FRI receives mention in JCOIN newsletter.
Dr. Michael Gordon and FRI receives mention in JCOIN newsletter.
Dr. Karli Hochstatter Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
Dr. Karli Hochstatter Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
NavSTAR study featured in the Center for Health Care Strategies’ Better Care Playbook
NavSTAR study featured in the Center for Health Care Strategies’ Better Care Playbook
2021
FRI Welcomes New Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Karli R. Hochstatter
FRI Welcomes New Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Karli R. Hochstatter
FRI Welcomes New Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Karen Alexander
FRI Welcomes New Assistant Research Scientist Dr. Karen Alexander
Dr. Mishka Terplan Named as FRI’s Medical Director
Dr. Mishka Terplan Named as FRI’s Medical Director
Friends Community Center Receives 2021 Stuart Nichols Award
Friends Community Center Receives 2021 Stuart Nichols Award
Dr. Cathy Reback’s Research Included in SAMHSA Intervention Guide
Dr. Cathy Reback’s Research Included in SAMHSA Intervention Guide
2020
Dr. Ludwig Receives Promotion to Assistant Research Scientist
Dr. Ludwig Receives Promotion to Assistant Research Scientist
Dr. Jan Gryczynski Receives Award
Dr. Jan Gryczynski Receives Award
Dr. Terplan Receives Promotion to Associate Medical Director
Dr. Terplan Receives Promotion to Associate Medical Director
FRI Research Cited in Pew Charitable Trusts Report on Treating Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder in Jails and Prisons
FRI Research Cited in Pew Charitable Trusts Report on Treating Individuals with Opioid Use Disorder in Jails and Prisons
2019
FRI Welcomes New Senior Research Scientist
FRI Welcomes New Senior Research Scientist
FRI Studies Cited in Baltimore Sun Article
FRI Studies Cited in Baltimore Sun Article
Dr. Blue Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
Dr. Blue Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
FRI Welcomes New Senior Research Scientist
FRI Welcomes New Senior Research Scientist
Dr. Mitchell Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
Dr. Mitchell Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
2018
Dr. Thomas Blue Awarded Second Junior Investigator Scholarship
Dr. Thomas Blue Awarded Second Junior Investigator Scholarship
Dr. Monico Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
Dr. Monico Receives Promotion to Research Scientist
New Adult Substance Use Screening Tool Available
New Adult Substance Use Screening Tool Available
Dr. Jan Gryczynski Receives Award
Dr. Jan Gryczynski Receives Award
Dr. Robert Schwartz Chaired SAMHSA TIP 63
Dr. Robert Schwartz Chaired SAMHSA TIP 63
Brief Screener for Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drugs (BSTAD) for Adolescent Primary Care Patients is Available Online
Brief Screener for Tobacco, Alcohol, and other Drugs (BSTAD) for Adolescent Primary Care Patients is Available Online
In Memoriam: Wanda L. Cross
In Memoriam: Wanda L. Cross
Drs. Gordon and Schwartz Cited for their Work in a 2017 Report by The Pew Charitable Trust.
Drs. Gordon and Schwartz Cited for their Work in a 2017 Report by The Pew Charitable Trust.
Dr. Thomas Blue Awarded Junior Investigator Scholarship
Dr. Thomas Blue Awarded Junior Investigator Scholarship
2017
FRI Welcomes Assistant Research Scientist<br>Dr. Thomas Blue
FRI Welcomes Assistant Research Scientist
Dr. Thomas Blue
FRI Welcomes Assistant Research Scientist<br>Dr. Mary Mitchell
FRI Welcomes Assistant Research Scientist
Dr. Mary Mitchell
FRI Named Top Workplace 2017
FRI Named Top Workplace 2017
2016
FRI Named Top Workplace 2016
FRI Named Top Workplace 2016
In Memoriam: Dr. Thomas E. Hanlon
In Memoriam: Dr. Thomas E. Hanlon
Dr. Cathy Reback Awarded the Women in Leadership Award
Dr. Cathy Reback Awarded the Women in Leadership Award
FRI Welcomes APRL
FRI Welcomes APRL
2015
FRI Researcher Receives New R01 Award
FRI Researcher Receives New R01 Award
2014
FRI Named Top Workplace 2014
FRI Named Top Workplace 2014
2014 FRI Awards
2014 FRI Awards
2013
Dr. Frank Vocci Delivers Annual Andrew G. DuMez Memorial Lecture
Dr. Frank Vocci Delivers Annual Andrew G. DuMez Memorial Lecture
COG Analytics Website Debut
COG Analytics Website Debut
FRI Named Top Workplace 2013
FRI Named Top Workplace 2013
2012
Dr. Robert Schwartz Invited to Serve As IAS-NIDA Fellowship Mentor
Dr. Robert Schwartz Invited to Serve As IAS-NIDA Fellowship Mentor
FRI Named Top Workplace 2012
FRI Named Top Workplace 2012
New Senior Research Scientist Joins FRI
New Senior Research Scientist Joins FRI
New Research Scientist Joins FRI
New Research Scientist Joins FRI
FRI Employee, Jan Gryczynski, Awarded Doctoral Degree
FRI Employee, Jan Gryczynski, Awarded Doctoral Degree
FRI Welcomes Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover as an Affiliated Senior Research Scientist
FRI Welcomes Dr. Melicia Whitt-Glover as an Affiliated Senior Research Scientist
NPR article: Dr. Jerome Jaffe's study, The Connection Between New Year's Resolutions and a Landmark Study Regarding Heroin Addiction Among Returning Vietnam War Veterans
NPR article: Dr. Jerome Jaffe’s study, The Connection Between New Year’s Resolutions and a Landmark Study Regarding Heroin Addiction Among Returning Vietnam War Veterans
2011
Dr. Robert Schwartz Invited to Serve on Editorial Board
Dr. Robert Schwartz Invited to Serve on Editorial Board
Dr. Robert Schwartz Presents Findings in Russia
Dr. Robert Schwartz Presents Findings in Russia
FRI Named Top Workplace 2011
FRI Named Top Workplace 2011
FRI President Joins Journal of Addiction Medicine
FRI President Joins Journal of Addiction Medicine
2010
2009
West Coast Administration Office Relocates
West Coast Administration Office Relocates
Corporate Headquarters Relocates
Corporate Headquarters Relocates
FRI Researcher Involved with Chronic Pain Treatment
FRI Researcher Involved with Chronic Pain Treatment
FRI Researcher Receives Loan Repayment Award
FRI Researcher Receives Loan Repayment Award
FRI Researcher Receives NIH Loan Repayment Award A Second Time
FRI Researcher Receives NIH Loan Repayment Award A Second Time
2008
FRI Researcher Receives Loan Repayment Award A Second Time
FRI Researcher Receives Loan Repayment Award A Second Time
New Appointment to Board of Directors
New Appointment to Board of Directors
FRI Researcher Accepted Into Behavioral and Social Science Volunteer Program
FRI Researcher Accepted Into Behavioral and Social Science Volunteer Program
FRI Staff publish book
FRI Staff publish book
New President of FRI
New President of FRI
2008 FRI Awards
2008 FRI Awards
Dr. Shannon Gwin Mitchell receives NIDA Travel Award
Dr. Shannon Gwin Mitchell receives NIDA Travel Award
FRI Researcher Dr. Monique Wilson Receives Loan Repayment Award
FRI Researcher Dr. Monique Wilson Receives Loan Repayment Award
Employee Promotion - Jane Ellen R. Gannod
Employee Promotion – Jane Ellen R. Gannod
2007
Dr. Wilson Receives CPDD Travel Award
Dr. Wilson Receives CPDD Travel Award

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