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Jordan Dyett, an assistant professor with the Division of Social Work, part of the UW College of Health Sciences, presented her findings at the 2026 Social Work Research Conference in Washington, D.C., in January. Funding for Dyett’s research was provided by the Wyoming Survey and Analysis Center.

Dyett’s research focused specifically on examining how treatment providers are supporting individuals with substance use histories and using community-based methods to identify both barriers to treatment and effective solutions.

“Families across Wyoming navigate the impacts of substance use while seeking support and recovery,” Dyett says. “While providers exist within the state, many face barriers to effectively meeting the needs of their patients, due to things such as a lack of transportation, affordable housing or limited funding to meet the needs of their patients.”

 

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