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Research Interests
Aaron Brown's research interests include behavioral and pharmacological treatments for addictions, rural practice issues, and burnout as well as commitment among social workers. Much of his work has been focused on developing and implementing text-messaging interventions related to harm reduction for substance use disorders.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
Education/Academic qualification
Social Work, M.S., University of Tennessee
Award Date: May 8 2010
Psychology, B.A., Lee University
Award Date: Jul 28 2007
Doctor of Philosophy, University Of Tennessee-Knoxville
2019
Keywords
- H Social Sciences (General)
- harm reduction
- social work
- rural
- addictions
- opioid use disorder
- burnout
- commitment
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Projects & Grants
- 3 Finished
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KY Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program Evaluation FY25-26
Miller, J. (PI), Brown, A. (CoI), Jones, A. (CoI) & Segress, M. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/24 → 7/31/25
Project: Research project
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FY24 UKRF UK College of Social Work - KY Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program
Miller, J. (PI), Barnhart, S. (CoI), Brown, A. (CoI), Jones, A. (CoI) & Segress, M. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/22 → 6/30/24
Project: Research project
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FY23 UKRF UK College of Social Work - KY Assisted Outpatient Treatment (AOT) Program
Miller, J. (PI), Barnhart, S. (CoI), Brown, A. (CoI), Jones, A. (CoI) & Segress, M. (CoI)
KY Cabinet for Health and Family Services
7/1/22 → 6/30/23
Project: Research project
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Barriers and engagement in harm reduction among adults who use opioids: Feasibility study using social media and drug test verification.
Brown, A., Jan 16 2026.Research output: Contribution to conference › Poster › peer-review
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Changing minds, saving lives: A social worker’s perspective on harm reduction in rural America
Brown, A., Apr 15 2025, The Lab Report (Public Policy Lab), 5, p. 15-18 4 p.Research output: Contribution to specialist publication › Featured article
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Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms Moderate Cannabis Use Disorder Treatment Effects: A Randomized Clinical Trial with Young Adults
Mason, M. J., Coatsworth, J. D., Russell, M., Mennis, J., Riggs, N., Zaharakis, N. & Brown, A., 2025, (Accepted/In press) In: International Journal of Mental Health and Addiction.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educating social workers and other non-prescribing clinicians about medications for opioid use disorder: Brief asynchronous training
Brown, A. R., Jul 3 2025, In: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. 25, 3, p. 300-315 16 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Educating social workers and other non-prescribing clinicians about medications for opioid use disorder: Brief asynchronous training.
Brown, A., 2025, In: Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions. 25, 3Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Prizes
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University of Kentucky Center for Clinical and Translational Science Small Grants Program
Brown, A. (Recipient), May 2024
Prize: Other distinction