SomersResearchGroup

Addiction, Mental illness, Recovery. @SFU_FHS

[SomersResearchGroup @Somers_Research]

Our newly published study: In BC over eleven thousand methadone patients have criminal histories, spend most of the time off medication, and lack the supports needed to prevent hospitalization. https://t.co/sXTKg1hfS2 @SFU @SFU_FHS #opioidcrisis https://t.co/vLteKHX6mh

[SomersResearchGroup @Somers_Research]

“Paging Dr. Tsemberis!” @SamTsemberis
Vancouver tried to import Recovery Housing from NY,
but wound up exporting minimal care to @NYCMayor.
https://t.co/KR4zgsrioR

[The Conversation Canada @ConversationCA]

#Vancouver is one of the least "livable" cities in the world for low-income women, says @_alexbcollins of @SFU_FHS at @SFU & @BCCSU
#YVR
https://t.co/FenWF81vhS

[Deborah Padgett (she/her) @DeborahPadgett5]

Better late than never (smile)...England joins the rest of Western Europe (reverse of Brexit-ism?) in promoting Housing First @endhomelessness @housingisaright
https://t.co/jqN95guN6R

[Dr J @SomersResearch]

Canada, China, Germany - all reporting high rates of undiagnosed mental illness among the homeless, linked to addiction and crime.
Time to shift paradigms from emergency measures to promoting recovery.

https://t.co/JQVBCnji34
https://t.co/2ocbObUDtc
https://t.co/SRgDHDRpcg

[Dr J @SomersResearch]

14,500.methadone patients followed for 7 years. Results?:
Methadone saves lives but isn’t used consistently.
35% had very serious mental illness. Many live in long term poverty.
We need integrated treatment, and to give patients choices.
https://t.co/nM2bi7yRtZ

[Dr J @SomersResearch]

More evidence that supported housing works!
Housing First Improves Adherence to Antipsychotic Medication Among Formerly Homeless Adults With Schizophrenia: Results of a Randomized Controlled Trial | Schizophrenia Bulletin | Oxford Academic https://t.co/nChoY8VyN3

[Dr J @SomersResearch]

Does consistently taking medication have an impact on crime?
Adherence to Antipsychotic Medication and Criminal Recidivism in a Canadian Provincial Offender Population | Schizophrenia Bulletin | Oxford Academic https://t.co/h1OORUaOMl

[Dr J @SomersResearch]

What happens to people's drug use when they move from homelessness into supported housing? It looks like we need more and better addiction treatment.
Changes in daily substance use among people experiencing homelessness and menta... https://t.co/JX7TiLN6RF

[Dr J @SomersResearch]

New research in Addiction:
What's the link between methadone maintenance treatment and crime?
We followed 14,000 methadone patients for up to 17-years. https://t.co/b8lvlt3TPX

[Milad Parpouchi @MiladParpouchi]

Excellent points raised by Dr. Julian Somers on the National Housing Strategy announced yesterday and Marpole supportive housing: https://t.co/URN5Os4ijG via @roundhouse983 #Canpoli #BCpoli #Vanpoli #homelessness

[SomersResearchGroup @Somers_Research]

Milad Parpouchi from the Somers Research Group recently interviewed on our study investigating #methadone treatment adherence among #homeless adults #BCpoli #Vanpoli - https://t.co/ZRx83dpFwk

[Milad Parpouchi @MiladParpouchi]

On this National Housing Day, let’s remember that we know the solutions to #homelessness and housing is a fundamental human right. It’s just a matter of public support and political leadership. #Canpoli #BCpoli #Vanpoli #NationalHousingDay

[Milad Parpouchi @MiladParpouchi]

I was on Adam Stirling’s talk show on CFAX yesterday discussing the #opioidcrisis, treatment, and #homelessness. Here’s a link: #Vanpoli #BCpoli

https://t.co/IiVSOwgtvJ

[Milad Parpouchi @MiladParpouchi]

For my Francophone friends, I recently discussed #methadone treatment among people experiencing #homelessness on CBC’s @phareouestRC. We need long-term housing and supports for our brothers and sisters living on the streets NOW. #BCpoli https://t.co/fYOGaUKy94

[SomersResearchGroup @Somers_Research]

Dr. Julian Somers, Director of the Somers Research Group discussing the strengths and limitations of the National Housing Strategy on CBC's The Early Edition. #Homelessness #Canpoli https://t.co/ceEctuvChb

[SFU Health Sciences @SFU_FHS]

Excited that @SFU_FHS experts from @Somers_Research are out there talking about pressing public health issues #HousingCrisis #homelessness https://t.co/Aq3saXzLqW

[Milad Parpouchi @MiladParpouchi]

Our study of #methadone & #homelessness just published. #Housing and better services needed! #opioidcrisis #bcpoli https://t.co/yocmZR26SO

[SomersResearchGroup @Somers_Research]

Our new study about methadone maintenance treatment adherence among #homeless people living with #mentalillness https://t.co/wxuf8uGh5z

[Milad Parpouchi @MiladParpouchi]

My #opinion on ending long-term #homelessness (online version) @VancouverSun #BCpoli #Canpoli
https://t.co/owW2UHkTtT