Our work
Our impact
The Grayken Center is a national leader in clinical care, research, policy, and advocacy related to substance use disorders. Our programs, most of which are based on best practices developed at BMC, serve patients from birth through geriatric care in over approximately 2,500 patient visits per month. In addition, our researchers publish approximately 100 papers annually, helping to build the future of addiction medicine.
Stories of recovery at Grayken
Stigma is most often the primary reason why people don't receive the addiction treatment they need. Grayken hopes to bring addiction out of the shadows by telling the stories of recovery and the research that goes behind what we do.
"Behind the Evidence" podcast
In Season 2, Episode 1 of the Grayken Center for Addiction’s podcast “Behind the Evidence,” hosts Honora Englander, MD and Marc Larochelle, MD interview Marie Jauffret-Roustide, PhD on her recent publication examining the efficacy of drug consumption rooms for reducing risky injection practices among people who inject drugs in two French cities.
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Alcohol, Other Drugs, and Health: Current Evidence
The Latest
Boston Medical Center’s Addiction Conference Sparks Discussion on the Role of Nurses in SUD Treatment
A harm reduction nurse cites training and education as one way for more nurses to get on board with viewing addiction treatment holistically.
"We're All in This Together": BMC's Inaugural Addiction Conference Opens with Solidarity and Innovation Message
"None of the future innovations will happen without you by our side," said keynote speaker Dr. Bisola Ojikutu about addiction interventions.
BMC's Inaugural Addiction Conference Will Convene Experts and People With Lived Experience to Spark Change
Together for Hope, hosted by the Grayken Center for Addiction, will dive into themes of intersectionality, policy, harm reduction.
Uneven Access and High Costs: The State of Residential Addiction Treatment for Adolescents
A new study shows that 23 states don't have treatment facilities that accept Medicaid, limiting an at-risk population's access to treatment.
5 Times BMCHS Re-Affirmed Its Commitment to Health Equity in 2023
Boston Medical Center's programs continue to show equity and innovation with antiracist addiction research, gender-affirming care, and more.
Addressing Social Determinants of Health Is Critical In Curbing Opioid Overdose Deaths, Study Finds
New research from BMC shows a 21% reduction in overdose deaths in communities that address social needs as a part of post-overdose outreach programs.
BMC Is Developing New Anti-Racism Addiction Treatment, Research, and Policy
After a research project engaging people with lived experience of SUD, BMC has findings on making addiction treatment better for Black patients.
What Is Harm Reduction?
An expert and advocate for harm reduction talks about how she meets patients where they are with treatment options, resources, and hope for tomorrow.
Finding Joy in Food: How Cooking With Others Can Bolster Recovery
BMC's Cooking for Recovery Program addresses nutrition, body image issues, and food access while providing space to make a home-cooked meal.
Helping Healthcare Providers Process Grief After Overdose Deaths
Losing patients to overdose can present special grief challenges for healthcare providers. Peer and employer support can help.
New Research Finds Strong Association Between Psychostimulant Prescriptions and Fatal Overdoses
These findings raise a need for reforming harm reduction education to include information about stimulant use.
How Can We Make Addiction Care More Appealing and Effective for Black Patients?
The team at BMC's Grayken Center for Addiction is undertaking a major project to answer this question by learning from Black community members.
Call Our Hotline
To get an appointment or talk with someone about addiction services at Boston Medical Center, call 617.638.5500. Or click here to learn more about our programs.