COBRE on Opioids and Overdose

03/09/2026

Save the date for our next hybrid Guest Lecture: “Non-Targeted Analysis: From Environmental Contaminants to Street Drug Screening”, presented by Dr. Zhenyu Tian - happening Friday, April 10th at 3pm!

Join us in-person at 55 Claverick St, Conference Room in Providence or virtually over Zoom. You can register for the event using the link in our bio or by visiting
tinyurl.com/cobretian
�We hope to see you there!

02/19/2026

02/18/2026

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to find out what is in their substances, and potentially take action to reduce risk and stay safe.
Learn more about community drug checking in Rhode Island and the Community Use and Testing Study through the link in our bio.
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This study is conducted under the direction of Dr. Traci Green and is funded by a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

02/09/2026

Join us to witness the powerful work of youth from Massachusetts and Rhode Island. This exhibit showcases photography exploring perspectives on substance use, community safety, and harm reduction. Experience the world through their lens and join the conversation on continuing to build safe and supportive communities. Happening February 26th and 27th in Holyoke, MA and Providence, RI!

02/06/2026

02/04/2026

02/02/2026

Drug checking is a harm reduction service that allows people to find out what is in their substances, and potentially take action to reduce risk and stay safe.
Learn more about community drug checking in Rhode Island and the Community Use and Testing Study through the link in our bio.
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This study is conducted under the direction of Dr. Traci Green and is funded by a grant from the National Institute on Drug Abuse.

01/30/2026

The COBRE on Opioids and Overdose is honored to be one of the sponsor's for the 2nd Annual Recovery and Harm Reduction Festival, happening next month on February 27 and 28th.

Learn more and register for this free event using the link in our bio!

01/26/2026

Join us for our first COBRE Guest Lecture Series of 2026: “Drug Trash to Treasure: Mass spectrometry of used fentanyl test strips”, presented by Marya Lieberman and Hirudini Fernando. This upcoming lecture is happening Friday February 6th at 12:OO NOON over Zoom - we hope to see you there!

You can register for the event by visiting tinyurl.com/COBREtreasure

01/23/2026

Join us for our first COBRE Guest Lecture Series of 2026: “Drug Trash to Treasure: Mass spectrometry of used fentanyl test strips”, presented by Marya Lieberman and Hirudini Fernando. This upcoming lecture is happening Friday February 6th at 12:OO NOON over Zoom - we hope to see you there!

You can register for the event using the link in our bio or by visiting tinyurl.com/COBREtreasure

12/22/2025

Check out our Gift of Science Playlist on Youtube, linked in our bio!

As the year winds down, give yourself the gift of science by discovering or revisiting some of the fascinating guest lectures, conversations and presentations the COBRE held and participated in during 2025. This playlist is perfect for putting on in the background while doing holiday cooking, wrapping presents, traveling to visit loved ones or just taking some time to recharge - all while learning about the latest research on the changing drug supply, addiction medicine, and overdose response and prevention.

12/19/2025

Seasons Greetings from our FTIR machines, Mae and Ada! Wishing everyone a safe, joyful and restful holiday season, from the COBRE on Opioids and Overdose