Current Research
Stigma and Substance Use Disorders Among Pregnant People
Dr. Kosyluk is currently Co-Investigator of a grant funded by the to strengthen the capacity of healthcare and community systems to effectively prevent, identify, and treat Opioid and Substance Use Disorders, particularly in perinatal populations, through integrated education, workforce development, and public engagement. This grant is led by PIs, , and . Dr. Kathleen Moore leads the evaluation, while Dr. Kosyluk leads the development and implementation of a podcast to educate providers around perinatal Opioid and Substance Use Disorders, their treatment, and stigma reduction.
You can read about the projects funded by the Hillsborough County Opioid Settlement Fund .
The podcast, titled "Expecting Recovery" will include a series of 18 episodes covering the following topics:
1. Overview of OUD/SUD in Pregnancy and an Introduction to the Podcast Series
2. Stigma and the Importance of Language
3. 鈥淒isordered Use鈥︹ Opiod Use Disorder, Substance Use Disorder, etc.
4. MOUD 1: Introduction and Methadone
5. MOUD 2: Buprenorphine and Naltrexone
6. Screening for OUD/SUD and SBIRT
7. Role of Behavioral Health
8. Polysubstance Use
9. Labor and Delivery
10. Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome/Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome
11. Childhood Outcomes
12. Breastfeeding and MOUD
13. Postpartum Risks and Supports
14. Legal and Child Welfare Considerations
15. Harm Reduction Strategies
16. Social Determinants of Health
17. Interdisciplinary Care Models
18. Hope and Recovery
In addition to podcasts covering these topics, the stars of Expecting Recovery are five moms with lived experience of Opioid Use Disorder who went through pregnancy and childbirth, and our now parenting while participating in medications for opioid use disorder. The podcast features their full length stories of their struggles with substance use disorder, as well as their recovery journey and message of hope. They also provide commentary on the topics listed above.
Expecting Recovery's inaugural episode is expected to launch in October 2026! Come back to this page for an update and link to the podcast!