Episodes 112
Avg. Duration 11m
Activity Moderate
Since Jun 2021
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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Weekly
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Episodic
Consistency
28%
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About This Podcast

The Aced It podcast is the place to go if you‘re trying to find out what‘s new in the health and justice research world, but don‘t have the time, energy, or know-how to decipher all that academic writing. Dr. Danielle Rudes and Shannon Magnuson from the Center for Advancing Correctional Excellence (ACE!) at George Mason University developed the Aced It! podcast to bring relevant research articles to a broader audience by putting them into layperson’s terms sharing the findings and implications in about 15 minutes.

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Recent Episodes

S13E10 Holistic Approaches

Mar 17, 2026 8m

In the final episode this season, I explore holistic, non-pharmacological approaches to addressing opioid use disorder and overdose, including acupuncture, yoga, mindfulness-based therapies,…

S13E9 Injectable Medications

Mar 10, 2026 11m

In this episode, I explore how long-acting injectable medications, like Vivitrol, Sublocade, and Brixadi, are reshaping treatment for opioid use disorder by reducing daily dosing burdens and…

S13E8 Digital and Telehealth Tools

Mar 03, 2026 8m

In this episode, I examine how digital and telehealth tools, from smartphone apps and wearable sensors to virtual overdose-monitoring services, are being used to address opioid use disorder and…

S13E7 Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy

Feb 24, 2026 11m

In this episode, I explore the growing scientific interest in psychedelic-assisted therapy as a potential treatment for substance use disorders, particularly opioid addiction. I trace the historical…

Safe Supply/Prescribed Alternatives

Feb 17, 2026 11m

In this episode, I talk about the emerging practice of safer supply and prescribed alternatives, highlighting how Canada has implemented these programs to reduce overdose deaths and support people…

S13E5 Peer Support and Recovery Groups

Feb 10, 2026 9m

In this episode, I talk about how peer support and recovery groups contribute to treatment engagement, overdose prevention, and long-term recovery for people with opioid use disorder. I discuss…

S13E4 Outpatient Counseling

Feb 03, 2026 11m

In this episode, I talk about the role of outpatient counseling and overdose response in supporting people with opioid use disorders (OUDs). I begin by discussing why outpatient services are central…

S13E3 Residential and Inpatient Rehab

Jan 27, 2026 9m

In this episode, I explore the purpose, structure, and effectiveness of residential and inpatient rehabilitation for opioid use disorder. I discuss why these programs are needed, what treatments they…

S13E2 Behavioral Therapies

Jan 20, 2026 9m

In this episode, I explore the behavioral therapies used to support recovery from opioid use disorder. I walk through the evidence behind the use of cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational…

S13E1 Medications for Opioid Use Disorder (MOUD)

Jan 13, 2026 8m

In this episode, I introduce Season 13 of the ACED IT podcast and set the stage for our focus on how prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies are adapting to the ongoing crisis. I dive into…

S12E10 Harm Reduction & Social Service Workers

Sep 23, 2025 10m

In the final episode this season, I talk about harm reduction and social service workers’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I talk about the emotional toll of this work, some of the…

S12E9 Witnesses & Bystanders

Sep 16, 2025 8m

In this episode, I talk about witnesses’ and bystanders’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I discuss how witnesses and bystanders address or perceive overdoses in the community, and…

S12E8 Educational Settings

Sep 09, 2025 9m

In this episode, I talk about schools’ and colleges’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I describe how school nurses are positioned to notice red flags and intervene early, the…

S12E7 Community Supervision Staff

Sep 02, 2025 12m

In this episode, I talk about community supervision staffs’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Community supervision staff include probation and parole officers. I cover what CS…

S12E6 Prison & Jail Staff

Aug 26, 2025 11m

In this episode, I talk about prison and jail staffs’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. From 2001 to 2018, overdose deaths in state prisons rose by more than 600% and overdose…

S12E5 ED Doctors & Nurses

Aug 19, 2025 9m

In this episode, I talk about emergency department (ED) doctors’ and nurses’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Across multiple studies, researchers have examined the experiences of…

S12E4 Law Enforcement

Aug 12, 2025 9m

In this episode, I talk about law enforcers’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. How do police officers perceive their role in overdose situations? Do they see overdose calls as…

S12E3 First Responders

Aug 05, 2025 12m

In this episode, I talk about first responders’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. First responders include firefighters, emergency medical responders, and police. I talk about first…

S12E2 Illicit Drug Manufacturers & Dealers

Jul 29, 2025 9m

In this episode, I talk about illicit drug manufacturers’ and dealers’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. Specifically, I talk about how buyers’ trusted relationships with dealers…

S12E1 Prescribers, Providers, & Pharmacists

Jul 22, 2025 13m

In this episode, I talk about prescribers, providers, and pharmacists’ roles, responsibilities, and reactions to overdose. I start by reviewing some of the opioid prescription guidelines that have…

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