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Research Interests
Dr. Havens is an epidemiologist with an appointment in the Center on Drug and Alcohol Research. Her primary research interests include the epidemiology of prescription opioid abuse in rural Appalachia, the comorbidity of substance and mental disorders, and HIV and other infectious complications of drug use.
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
Doctor of Philosophy, Johns Hopkins University
2004
Master of Public Health, Johns Hopkins University
2001
Bachelor of Health Sciences, University Of Kentucky
1997
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Project SHIELD: Police Education to Support Public Health in Kentucky
Havens, J. (PI) & Young, A. (CoI)
5/1/25 → 4/30/26
Project: Research project
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Engaging People Who Use Drugs in Harm Reduction Service Delivery: An Intravention to Reduce Risk of HIV, HCV, Overdose, and Injection-related Infections in Rural Appalachia
Young, A. (PI), Fanucchi, L. (CoI), Havens, J. (CoI), Knudsen, H. (CoI), Surratt, H. (CoI) & Thompson, K. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/24 → 8/31/26
Project: Research project
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Foreign Subaward Supplement Scope: Kentucky Outreach Service Kiosk (KyOSK): Reducing HIV, HCV, and Overdose Risk in Rural Appalachia through Harm Reduction Kiosks
Young, A. (PI), Fallin-Bennett, A. (CoI), Fanucchi, L. (CoI), Freeman, P. (CoI), Havens, J. (CoI), Knudsen, H. (CoI) & Marks, K. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
8/15/22 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Kentucky Outreach Service Kiosk (KyOSK): Reducing HIV, HCV, and Overdose Risk in Rural Appalachia through Harm Reduction Kiosks
Young, A. (PI), Fallin-Bennett, A. (CoI), Fanucchi, L. (CoI), Freeman, P. (CoI), Havens, J. (CoI), Knudsen, H. (CoI) & Marks, K. (Former CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
8/15/22 → 6/30/27
Project: Research project
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Increasing Access to Hepatitis C Treatment in Opioid Endemic Rural Areas: the Kentucky Viral Hepatitis Treatment (KeY Treat) Study
Havens, J. (PI), Fardo, D. (CoI), Hoven, A. (CoI), Lofwall, M. (CoI), Rosenau, J. (CoI), Staton, C. (CoI), Walsh, S. (CoI) & Young, A. (CoI)
National Institute on Drug Abuse
9/30/18 → 7/31/26
Project: Research project
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A single-blind, randomized, controlled contingency management trial on physiological indices and biomarkers of cardiovascular health in people with cocaine use disorder
Stoops, W. W., Shellenberg, T. P., Regnier, S. D., Cox, D. H., Adatorwovor, R., Hays, L. R., Anderson, D. M., Lile, J. A., Schmitz, J. M., Havens, J. R., Sexton, T. R. & Fisher, M. B., Jun 1 2025, In: Drug and Alcohol Dependence. 271, 112642.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Benzodiazepines and Opioid co-use Among Rural People Who Use Drugs: Findings From the Rural Opioid Initiative
Mixson, L. S., Venkataraman, A., Drumright, L. N., Whitney, B. M., Jenkins, W. D., Friedmann, P. D., Zule, W. A., Havens, J., Ruderman, S. A., Stopka, T. J., Korthuis, P. T., Pho, M. T., Westergaard, R. P., Seal, D. W., Go, V. F., Miller, W. C., Feinberg, J., Smith, G., Tsui, J. I. & Delaney, J. A. & 1 others, , Oct 1 2025, In: Substance Use and Addiction Journal. 46, 4, p. 847-858 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Changing Trends in Nonmedical Gabapentin Use Among a Cohort of Rural Appalachian People Who Use Drugs: A Longitudinal Study Over the Time Period of Scheduling Changes in Kentucky
Cook, K., Havens, J. R., Slavova, S., Thompson, K., Young, A. M. & Vickers-Smith, R. A., Jul 1 2025, (E-pub ahead of print) In: International Journal of Drug Policy. 143, p. 104904Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Injection-Related Infections and Self-treatment Practices Among People Who Inject Drugs in Rural Appalachia
Fanucchi, L. C., Havens, J. R., Fahmy, M. & Young, A. M., Apr 1 2025, In: Open Forum Infectious Diseases. 12, 4, ofaf197.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open Access1 Scopus citations -
Medicaid Policy and Hepatitis C Treatment Among Rural People Who Use Drugs
Stopka, T. J., Whitney, B. M., De Gijsel, D., Brook, D. L., Friedmann, P. D., Taylor, L. E., Feinberg, J., Young, A. M., Evon, D. M., Herink, M., Westergaard, R., Koepke, R., Havens, J. R., Zule, W. A., Delaney, J. A. & Pho, M. T., Feb 1 2025, In: Medical Care. 63, 2, p. 77-88 12 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
2 Scopus citations