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Improving access to Opioid Use Disorder medication

Apr 2019

Improving access to Opioid Use Disorder medication

By: Shelby Steuart The Opioid Epidemic is the deadliest drug overdose crisis in United States history, claiming almost 800,000 lives since 1999. As the epidemic expanded to include every American

Are companies paying doctors to prescribe opioids?

Feb 2019

Are companies paying doctors to prescribe opioids?

By: Shelby Steuart Financial incentives provided by pharmaceutical companies may be changing the way doctors prescribe opioids. As SPIA Professor David Bradford’s article in Addiction shows, there is a high correlation

Two Key Issues in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

Aug 2018

Two Key Issues in Addressing the Opioid Epidemic

Dr. Amanda Abraham has received extensive media attention for her work with Dr. David Bradford, in the Department of Public Administration and Policy (SPIA), as well as colleagues in the

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College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway

Oct 2024

College of Engineering, School of Public and International Affairs partner on unique Double Dawgs pathway

by Lillian Balance originally posted on UGA Today New Double Dawgs program offers students a path toward leadership positions in various fields Engineering majors with an interest in energy policy

Jan 2025

Southern Political Science Conference 2025

The UGA School of Public and International Affairs is proud to attend this year’s SPSA Conference. With over 30 faculty members and students presenting their research and sharing their expertise,

January 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Caleb Bagley

Jan 2025

January 2025 MPA Student of the Month: Caleb Bagley

Congratulations to Caleb Bagley for being selected as January MPA Student of the Month! Caleb J. Bagley is in his final semester of the MPA program at the University of

Dec 2024

2025 Bulldog 100

The Bulldog 100 embody the best of what the University of Georgia stands for. These alumni are leading the way in business and building better communities. They demonstrate the value

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