Ellie Schneier, Author at PERU

Pittsburgh Recovery Walk 2023

Nov 30, 2023Ellie SchneierNews

Living with substance use disorder can be isolating and traumatic. The road to recovery is often long and full of setbacks. That’s why we celebrate those in recovery for their tenacity, bravery, and hope. Some research has shown that with time, people in recovery continue improving their lives, well-being, and relationships in ways that in […]

Community Strategy Reduced Opioid Overdose Deaths in Pennsylvania Counties

Mar 6, 2023Ellie SchneierNews

PITTSBURGH, March 6, 2023 — The monthly opioid overdose death (ODD) rate fell by 30% in Pennsylvania counties that implemented a novel community-focused strategy developed by University of Pittsburgh researchers, according to a new study published today in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs. By analyzing counties that did or didn’t implement the […]