Social Network Overdose Prevention and Education Intervention

🩺 Protocol Summary

The purpose of this study is to test a social intervention focused on overdose prevention and care. In the investigators prior work, the investigators have shown that people who use opioids (PWUO) can be effective peer educators (PEs).

Primary Research Facility: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Baltimore, Maryland)

Review these 3 basic logistical and protocol criteria extracted from the public NIH record. (This is a preliminary logistical checklist, not an official clinical eligibility determination).

Diagnosed with, undergoing evaluation for, or seeking treatment related to Drug Overdose?

🔍 Study Population / Focus Area (Source: Protocol Primary Condition)

Aged 18 Years or older?

🔍 Protocol Specified Minimum Age: 18 Years

Able to attend required clinic visits at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health (Baltimore, Maryland)?

🔍 Logistical Requirement: Site at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health

📍 Primary Site Map

Site: Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Baltimore, Maryland

💰 Clinical Trial Costs & Insurance Coverage

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