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The University of Utah's Program for Addiction Research, Clinical Care, Knowledge, and Advocacy (PARCKA) promotes and provides addiction related research, clinical care, knowledge and advocacy locally and nationally.

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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 15h
Dear #AHSR2026 attendees, The Addiction Health Services Research Conference is next week!! 🥳 We’re really excited to see if you’re able to collect all of the special stickers we’ve sprinkled around the conference for you😏 Big thank you to @chlomons for these beautiful designs :) ❤️
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Join us in this fascinating conversation with Dr. Mike Moss! We discuss overdose prevention, addiction treatment, poison control, and today’s drug landscape. It’s always changing but we’re here to keep you in the loop! Thank you, Dr. Moss! 🎧 #LTAD #PARCKA
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For those coming to #AHSR2026 next week in Salt Lake City, we hope you will consider joining this important and timely symposium on expanding access to addiction treatment through community pharmacy. Can’t wait to see you!! 🎉
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Meet Orrin D. Ware, PhD, MSW, MPH, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Social Work whose impactful research is informed by years of frontline work in addiction treatment and public health. Congrats, Dr. Ware! 🏆#AHSR2026
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Meet Shafeel Umam, a PhD student in Public Health Studies at Saint Louis University whose research focuses on health disparities, substance use, food insecurity, and healthcare access. Congrats, Dr. Umam! 🏆#AHSR2026
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
#AHSR2026 is just over two weeks away, and we can’t wait to welcome nearly 500 attendees (and counting!) to #SLC! 🏔️ To help you remember your time in Utah, every attendee will receive some Utah-inspired conference swag, including a classic Nalgene water bottle! 🥳
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Spend some time outdoors when you visit #SLC for #AHSR2026! 🌳🦩🌳
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Meet Dr. Nicole Siegal, Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Indiana University. Her research uses large scale data to understand how policy decisions impact prescribing, treatment access, and health outcomes for substance use conditions. Congrats, Dr Siegal! 🏆 #AHSR2026
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
✨ #AHSR2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Systems Thinking And Simulation Modeling For Addiction Policy And Treatment: From Fragmented Care To Integrated Solutions #addictionscience #publichealthresearch #addictionmedicine
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
#AHSR2026 is coming up so fast! 🏎️💨 When you’re in town, don’t miss these #SLC hot spots 😏🏙️🐯📚
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Meet Oluwole Jegede, MD, MPH, PhD, an addiction psychiatrist and Yale faculty member whose research explores how to make evidence-based substance use treatment more accessible, effective, and responsive to community needs. Congrats, Dr. Jegede! 🏆 #ahsr2026
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
Ahem…👀We’re back!! 🎉 🌿🎙️ Roll with the evidence! Dr. Russ Cashin joins us to discuss cannabis and harm reduction, including chronic pain, mental health, and the value of evidence based education. Listen to the latest episode of Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West. 🎧✨ #LTAD #PARCKA
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 02/09/2026
Fresh off the press! Our summer newsletter is out now 🐬 link: lnkd.in/g-iTH7Fi - check out the latest updates and highlights from the season!! 🏝️#GIN #PARCKA
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 01/09/2026
Option 2 Starting #RecoveryMonth the #PARCKA way: building community. 💜🍦 We spent the day with First Step House and Catholic Community Services, connecting, learning, and supporting recovery.
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 31/08/2026
On International Overdose Awareness Day, we remember those we have lost, support those affected, and reaffirm our commitment to prevention, education, and recovery. Every life matters. 💜 #IOAD #EndOverdose
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
Meet Dr. Breanne “Bre” Biondi, a postdoctoral scholar at the University of Chicago whose research focuses on improving pregnancy and postpartum outcomes for people with substance use disorders. 🏆 #ahsr2026
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 27/08/2026
Huntsman Mental Health Institute and the University of Utah Department of Psychiatry are proud to celebrate Rana Jawish, MD, on receiving a prestigious NIH K23 Career Development Award from NIDA. More info: healthcare.utah.edu/hmhi/news/20... #healthresearch #HMHI #addictionscience #maternalhealth
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
Some shopping, entertainment, and food recommendations for your visit to #SLC for #AHSR2026 #9thand9th 🍻🏙️🛍️ We can’t wait to see you in October!!
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
Don’t forget, next Wednesday is our first episode back after a long break! #LTAD
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
✨ AHSR 2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Join Sharon Reif, PhD, for an interactive discussion on how changing policies and real-world conditions impact addiction health services research, and strategies for conducting meaningful research in a rapidly evolving environment. 🌟 #AHSR2026 #HealthServicesResearch
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
When you visit #SLC for #AHSR2026 don’t skip these local favorites! 🛍️🌳🏙️ #visitslc #researchconference
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 19/08/2026
Congratulations to Talia Benheim, a Brown University PhD candidate whose work focuses on improving care transitions and post-acute care access for Medicare beneficiaries with opioid use disorder and enhancing care for older adults with complex conditions. 🏆
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 18/08/2026
Our PARCKA tomato plants are flourishing, and it’s been rewarding to watch their progress throughout the season. A great reminder that with care, consistency, and a little patience, growth happens. #PARCKA #tomatoplants🍅 #community
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 17/08/2026
There’s more somewhere around here 👀 #parcka
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 14/08/2026
✨ AHSR 2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Framework for Improving Policy Evaluations of the Opioid Crisis #AHSR2026 #OpioidPolicy #AddictionScience #PublicHealthResearch #AddictionMedicine
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
Coming to #SLC for #AHSR2026 ? Be sure to add these two local favorites to your itinerary! 🍽️🦖 #visitslc #researchconference
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 12/08/2026
Join us on September 2nd for our first episode after a long break! #LTAD #parcka #staytuned 🎙️
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 10/08/2026
🚨TOMORROW!!🚨 Please join Dr. Hohmeier & Dr. Barenie for a deep dive into PharmValue and the future of pharmacist-managed buprenorphine in community pharmacies. If you’re interested in expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment, save the Zoom ID and don’t be late! August 11 1:00-2:00 PM
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 07/08/2026
✨ AHSR 2026 Workshop Spotlight ✨ Substance Use Trends and Recovery Strategies for Adolescents and Young Adults #AHSR2026 #YouthRecovery #AdolescentHealth #BehavioralHealth
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
A fresh look for a new chapter. 🎙️✨ Same mission, fresh identity, and plenty of great conversations still to come. What do you think of the new logo? 😌
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 04/08/2026
#AHSR2026 is coming up fast!! As October approaches, we’ll try to make it a little easier for you to fill the gaps in your itinerary. Check out these #SLC recommendations from the #PARCKA team! 🤩 🏙️
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 03/08/2026
Thank you so much for visiting #PARCKA, John! ❤️ It was magnificent to have you here in SLC!
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
Research findings from the #PARCKA retreat: • Team spirit was high 📈 • Competitive energy was higher 📈📈 • Fun exceeded expectations 📈📈📈 I’d call that a success! Thanks to everyone who brought the energy and collaboration! ☺️💕 #gameshowbattlerooms #teambuilding
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
🚨FINAL CALL for #ahsr2026 late breaking abstracts!! Don’t miss this opportunity to put your research in the spotlight! ⏰ Keep an eye out for workshop announcements and get excited for AHSR 2026 🥳 see you in October!!
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
MARK YOUR CALENDAR!! 🤩 Please join John Roll, Ph.D. for an engaging overview of Contingency Management (CM)—one of the most effective yet underutilized treatments for substance use disorders. Save the Zoom ID and don't be late!
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 23/07/2026
#PARCKA will be closed on July 24th in observance of Pioneer Day. We will reopen on Monday the 27th. We hope you have an awesome weekend! Happy 24th! 🤠🥧
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 22/07/2026
Today the PARCKA team traded meetings for collaboration and a little friendly competition. Stay tuned for highlights from our team retreat! 🥳🎲
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 20/07/2026
Please join Dr. Hohmeier & Dr. Barenie for a deep dive into PharmValue (CTN-0151) and the future of pharmacist-managed buprenorphine in community pharmacies. If you’re interested in expanding access to evidence-based addiction treatment, save the Zoom ID and don’t be late!
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 17/07/2026
✨AHSR WORKSHOP SPOTLIGHT✨ Here's a sneak peek at one of the 16 workshops happening October 5–7: 📈 IMPLEMENTING STAGGERED DIFFERENCE-IN-DIFFERENCES IN R Led by Stephan Lindner, Ph.D., and Kyle Hart, M.S. 🎟️ Register now medicine.utah.edu/internal-med...
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
New #PublicationHighlight One size doesn't fit all when it comes to chronic disease self-management. This new scoping review protocol will examine how the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP) has been adapted for diverse clinical and cultural populations. pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42150822/
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
The documentary reveals shocking footage of us trying to find one hour on both of our calendars. 🎙️📅 Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West is finally back on Aug. 5th 🙌 #ltad #parcka #spotify #applepodcasts
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 14/07/2026
💡 Curious about the connection between alcohol, tobacco, and cancer? Join us Thursday, 7/23, from 6–7 PM at Sprague Library in Sugar House for a thoughtful discussion about lifestyle choices and cancer prevention. 🌿
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 13/07/2026
Thank you to all who joined the PARCKA Investigators Roundtable! We're proud to connect and collaborate with researchers across campus. Learn more: uofumedicine.org/parcka #PARCKA #HealthcareResearch
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
The #AHSR2026 Late-Breaking Abstract deadline is approaching. Submit by July 31! tinyurl.com/ahsr2026
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 10/07/2026
New #PublicationHighlight 📄 This study found that weekly extended-release buprenorphine was associated with higher rates of illicit opioid abstinence during pregnancy and fewer serious adverse events than sublingual buprenorphine. Read it here 👀 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41837971/
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
The more we know, the better we can support our communities. Listen to the #PARCKA Podcast! Let’s Talk About Drugs in the Intermountain West is where we have conversations on substance use, recovery, mental health, and the latest research. We’re on Apple Podcasts and Spotify🔬 🎧 🧠 📝
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Big shoutout to Adam Gordon for growing these starter plants and sending them home with the team. Here's to a summer full of tomatoes! 🍅 Check back with us later to see how much they’ve grown! Perhaps we’ll have some kind of prize for the biggest plant?🌱
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 07/07/2026
Rana Jawish is making an impact! 🌟 She has been awarded a K23 grant from NIDA for advancing research to improve care for pregnant individuals with methamphetamine use disorder. 📊👏 This award recognizes exceptional potential to lead innovative, independent research in the field. @uofuhmhi.bsky.social
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We will be closed on July 3 in observance of Independence Day and will reopen on Monday. Have a safe and happy 4th of July!❤️🤍💙
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PARCKA @parcka.bsky.social · 01/07/2026
🎉Congratulations to #PARCKA’s very own Director of Research, Dr. Jerry Cochran on being named the Elbert F. and Marie Christensen Research Professor in the School of Medicine. 🎉 This distinguished honor recognizes exceptional contributions to research and leadership!
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