Conferences & Presentations

Invited Presentations

• Andraka-Christou B. Incentives for Health Behavior: A Qualitative Analysis of U.S. State Laws. Oral presentation at The University of Vermont, Vermont Center on Behavioral Health, 10^th Annual Conference; October 6, 2022; Burlington, VT. https://www.med.uvm.edu/docs/2022_vcbh_conference_program_draft_aug8/behavior-and-health-documents/2022_vcbh_conference_program_draft_aug8.pdf?sfvrsn=58dcee7b_0
• Andraka-Christou B. Beyond state scope of practice laws for advanced practitioners: Additional supervision requirements for buprenorphine prescribing. Oral presentation to a national virtual audience for the Stepped Care for Opioid Use Train the Trainer (SCOUTT) Initiative; April 27, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah (virtual). https://cdnna.webrtc.adobeconnect.com/recordings/mp4/36/1089657440/4632118804/video.mp4?key=9F7xbO938TbmCIWQ2WxuRQuQkGzlLWKpSQOseloJjRA%3D&param1=giqhazbza2qc2tf6&connect-return-url=https%3A%2F%2Fva-eerc-ees.adobeconnect.com%2Fsystem%2Ferror-cas&response-content-disposition=inline&Expires=1660018184&Signature=eI5lXdVBJA5aHH6k~5mzASZoX0Usc9JJauj5gkZGRW4bWTrvgQW8jFSK31j1kqxxFLKyzKdSJPx7n-UJuHB5gWbmlyHpwVlT2S380-XPiriiBdCUlI–81AqLu7xjKFNFhHC2dvxk5p60~sOWezSEgedrF7-hpS3sEc8ppiz86D96umrt0iK9J1kFFEuVlfvJEjOMBkcrVfqM~FmZBMDfu75~YQhj14Wq1ZMx0LUxgy1IX483Dx3CSoMYfaolcV8OmbP5oi5djksldmJs2W27RK70bYMcz8lGaBwCqPU8f2pVJBWG5CdHVzdl7zNZiopl1zMSNmp~gF92-zBkAPcpg__&Key-Pair-Id=K409XI82KLWD9
• Andraka-Christou B. Beyond state scope of practice laws for advanced practitioners: Additional supervision requirements for buprenorphine prescribing. Oral presentation at Medication Addiction Treatment Initiative in the Veterans Administration (MAT-VA), MAT-VA/SUD Journal Club; April 27, 2022; Salt Lake City, Utah (virtual)
• Andraka-Christou B. Unequal opportunities for lifesaving opioid addiction treatment: the role of race, ethnicity, poverty, and justice system involvement. Opening speaker at Substance Use Disorder Symposium at Florida State University, organized by Florida Higher Education Consortium on Substance Use Disorder; April 8, 2022; Tallahassee, Florida. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fl-substance-use-disorder-symposium-health-equity-and-social-justice-tickets-256074264017
• Andraka-Christou B. Research Needed to Advance the Impact of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder. Moderator of symposium panel organized by the National Institutes of Health; October 25, 2021 (virtual).
• Andraka-Christou B. The Opioid Fix. Oral Presentation at University of South Florida, organized by Department of Psychology; October 21, 2021; St. Petersburg, Florida. https://stpetecatalyst.com/events/the-opioid-fix-americas-addiction-crisis-the-solution-they-dont-want-you-to-have/
• Andraka-Christou B. Making Opioid Use Disorder Treatment Mainstream. Oral Presentation at University of Arizona, organized by the Mel & Enid Zuckerman College of Public Health; July 13, 2021 (virtual). https://www.publichealth.arizona.edu/calendar/making-opioid-use-disorder-oud-treatment-mainstream
• Andraka-Christou B. A Multifaceted Approach to Increasing Evidence-Based Treatment in Drug Courts. Oral Presentation at E-LED Talk, organized by UCF College of Community Innovation & Education; November 10, 2020. (virtual)
• Andraka-Christou B. Medication-assisted treatment. Dependency Drug Courts All-Sites Meeting. Organized by the Office of the State Courts Administrator. September 23, 2020. Tallahassee, FL. (due to COVID-19, this presentation was virtual) https://www.flcourts.org/Resources-Services/Court-Improvement/Problem-Solving-Courts/Drug-Courts/Dependency-Drug-Courts
• (Keynote) Andraka-Christou B. International Overdose Awareness Day. BALM Recovery Family and Program Services. August 31, 2020. (due to COVID-19, this presentation was virtual) https://balmfamilyrecovery.com/dr-barbara-andraka-christou-to-speak-at-the-balm-international-overdose-awareness-day/?fbclid=IwAR3z_LFHBhRxwQdSQAQOJGutjiSEOCUhK500s2rNG47uUhmrldbidNMBrgQ
• Andraka-Christou B. Medication-assisted treatment. Florida Courts Opioid Initiative: Virtual Training. Organized by the Office of the State Courts Administrator. August 28, 2020. Tallahassee, FL (virtual) https://www.flcourts.org/Resources-Services/Court-Improvement/Opioid-Stimulants-Initiative/Speaker-Bios
• (Keynote) Andraka-Christou B. Legal, health service, and cultural barriers to medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder. Summer Institute for Behavioral Health at Arizona State University, Center for Behavioral Health Policy; July 30, 2020; Phoenix, AZ. (Virtual due to COVID-19).  https://cabhp.asu.edu/S52020
• Andraka-Christou B. A Multifaceted Approach to Increasing Evidence-Based Treatment in Drug Courts. Panel Member at Faculty Research Panel: How to Create a Successful PI, organized by UCF College of Community Innovation & Education, RAST; July 14, 2020. (virtual)
• Andraka-Christou B. Methadone clinics: maintaining stigma for decades. Organized by the Center for Law, Society & Culture. Indiana University Maurer School of Law. June 5, 2020. Bloomington, IN. (virtual)
• Andraka-Christou B. & Koval, A. Developing Substance Use Navigation: Integrated education and mobile health tracking for college students. Organized by the Florida Health Information Management Association. University of Central Florida. February 19, 2020. Orlando, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. The Opioid Epidemic & Its Effects on Healthcare. ACHE of Central Florida. Moderator. Orlando Health South Lake Hospital. November 19, 2019. Clermont, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. Panel member at Tradition & Innovation: Creating the Successful PI. Organized by UCF College of Community Innovation & Education; October 30, 2019. Orlando, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. Medication-Assisted Treatment: Fostering Stability & Attachment for Pregnant & Parenting Women in Recovery. Oral presentation at the annual national Zero to Three Conference. October 3, 2019. Fort Lauderdale, FL. https://www.zerotothree.org/resources/2931-annual-conference-2019-live-beach-party
• (Keynote) Andraka-Christou B. Busting Myths about Medication Assisted Treatment. 8^th Circuit of Florida Bar Association Meeting. September 20, 2019. Gainesville, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder & Courts. Oral presentation to the Florida Supreme Court Family Court and Problem-Solving Court Steering Committees. Organized by the Florida Supreme Court Office of the State Court Administrator. September 13, 2019. Orlando, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. The Opioid Crisis – How it Impacts You. Oral presentation. Organized by the Florida Department of Children & Families. Ft. Lauderdale, FL. Broward County Court House. August 29, 2019. https://www.unitedwaybroward.org/sites/default/files/images/Events/Commission_OpioidCourthouse_Flyer_2019.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B. Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid use Disorder. Panel Member. Early Childhood Court All-Sites Meeting. Organized by the Florida Department of Children & Families. June 14, 2019. Orlando, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. Drug Courts & Medication-Assisted Treatment. Oral Presentation. Drug Court Improvement Panel. Florida Supreme Court Annex. May 13, 2019. Tallahassee, FL.
• Andraka-Christou, B. The Opioid Epidemic & Its Effects on Healthcare. ACHE of Central Florida. Moderator. Florida Hospital Waterman. October 25, 2018. Tavares, FL.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Barriers to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Panel Member at Our Community, Our Health: Starting a National Conversation about Health Research. University of Florida. May 21, 2018. Gainesville, FL. https://www.gainesville.com/story/lifestyle/health-fitness/2018/05/22/experts-discuss-opioid-treatments/12074401007/
• Andraka-Christou, B. Social & Legal Barriers to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Addiction. Oral presentation at: National Advocates Society Annual Conference; July 27, 2017; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Medication-Assisted Treatment and Indiana Drug Courts. Oral presentation at Breakfast Learning Series at: Ivy Tech Community College; January 20, 2017; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Moderator at: IU World AIDS Day Event, School of Public & Environmental Affairs; December 1, 2016; Bloomington, IN.
• (Keynote) Duwve, J. & Andraka-Christou, B. Misconceptions about Opioid Addiction and Treatment. Monroe County CARES Fall Community Event; November 10, 2016; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Increasing Access to Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence. Oral presentation at: Harm Reduction Coalition Mini-Conference; October 8, 2016; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B., Bauman, M. & Yoak. S. Medical, Social and Legal Perspectives on Fetal Tissue Donation. Oral presentation at: Mini IU, Indiana University; June 14, 2016; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B. & Madeira, J. IVF Law and Politics: A Comparative Perspective. Oral presentation at: Indiana University Polish Studies Center; February 11, 2016; Bloomington, IN. https://www.repository.law.indiana.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1704&context=ila
• Andraka-Christou, B. Underuse of Medication-Assisted Treatment. Oral presentation at: Indiana University Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions; January 25, 2016; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Introduction to U.S. Patent Law. Oral presentation at: National Center for Research and Development; July 2015; Warsaw, Poland.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Legal Reasons for Underuse of Medication-Assisted Treatment. Oral presentation at: Addiction Psychiatry Symposium, Indiana University School of Medicine; November 17, 2015; Indianapolis, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B., Bauman, M. & Yoak. S. Fetal Tissue Research: Medical, Legal, & Ethical Issues. Panel member at: Indiana University Poynter Center for the Study of Ethics and American Institutions; October 27, 2015; Bloomington, IN.
• Andraka-Christou, B. Your Kids and Killer Drugs, Community Education. Panel member at: Local Council of Women Annual Meeting; March 8, 2015; Bloomington, IN.

National Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations (Including Scheduled)

• Harris S, Andraka-Christou B, Totaram R, Randall-Kosich O, Rivera-Atilano R. Understanding Access to Substance Use Disorder Treatment for U.S. College Students During the COVID-19 Pandemic. Oral Presentation at annual meeting of the Society for Applied Anthropology; March 22, 2022; Salt Lake City, UT. (presented by Harris.) https://www.appliedanthro.org/application/files/5116/4453/4914/PRELIMINARY_PROG_2022_2-10-22.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, Ahmed F, Totaram R, Clark MH, Atkins D, Del Pozo B. Court staff perceptions of “trustworthy” providers of medications for opioid use disorder annual conference. Oral presentation at annual Academic Consortium on Criminal Justice Health. April 6, 2022 (virtual). https://www.accjh.org/sites/default/files/2022%20Conference%20Schedule.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, Atkins D, Asi Y. Mentoring women graduate students seeking a career in substance use disorder research. Oral presentation at:American Society of Addiction Medicine annual conference; April 1, 2022; Hollywood, FL. https://www.eventscribe.com/upload/planner/PDFs/AC_2022_Prelim_Web2_100.pdf
• Totaram R^s, Ahmed F^s, Andraka-Christou B, Atkins D, Asi Y. Family dependency drug court service modifications during COVID-19. Poster presentation at: American Society of Addiction Medicine annual conference; April 1, 2022; Hollywood, FL (presented by Totaram and Ahmed.) https://www.eventscribe.com/upload/planner/PDFs/AC_2022_Prelim_Web2_100.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, McAvoy E^s, Ohama M, Golan M^s, Taylor E, Stein B. Toward a comprehensive framework of pain medication prescribing and dispensing state laws. Poster presentation at:Addiction Health Services Research Conference. October 13, 2021 (Virtual). https://brandeis.app.box.com/s/gijvl6djvyxnciuf0o6mg8oqy2djziim
• Andraka-Christou B, Bouskill K, Haffajee R, Randall-Kosich O^s, Golan M, Totaram R^s, Stein B. State Substance Use Disorder Treatment Policies in Response to COVID-19. Oral presentation at:Academy Health: Annual Research Meeting. June 15, 2021. (Virtual). https://academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealth/2021arm/meetingapp.cgi/Search/0?sort=Relevance&size=10&page=1&searchterm=andraka
• Andraka-Christou B, Koval A, Randall-Kosich O^s, Totaram R^s, Atkins D, Mazurenko O, Belanger K. Operationalization of Family Integration into Substance Use Disorder Treatment: A Mixed Method Study. Poster presentation at:Academy Health: Annual Research Meeting. June 15, 2021. (Virtual). https://academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealth/2021arm/meetingapp.cgi/Search/0?sort=Relevance&size=10&page=1&searchterm=andraka
• Andraka-Christou B, Atkins D, Clarke MH. Problematic policies regarding medications for opioid use disorder among Florida courts. Poster presented at:American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference. April 22-24, 2021. (Virtual). https://www.eventscribe.com/upload/planner/PDFs/ASAMVirtual2021Program_94.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, Clarke MH, Atkins D. Training impacts some court staff beliefs about medications for opioid use disorder. Poster presented at: American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference; April 22-24, 2021. (Virtual). https://www.eventscribe.com/upload/planner/PDFs/ASAMVirtual2021Program_94.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, Gordon A, Bouskill K, Smart R, Randall-Kosich O ^S, Golan M ^S, Totaram R ^S, Stein B. Towards a Typology of Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment Laws: Themes from a Review of State Laws. Poster presented at: Annual Addiction Health Services Research Annual Conference; October 2020. (Virtual). https://ascpjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13722-020-00208-4
• Randall-Kosich O ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Totaram R ^S, Cortelyou-Ward K, Mazurenko O, Atkins D, Koval A. Operationalizing person-centered care in substance use disorder and mental health disorder treatment: How can behavioral health treatment centers implement “respect for patients’ values, preferences, and expressed needs?” A qualitative study. Poster presented at: Addiction Health Services Research Annual Conference; October 2020. (Virtual). https://ascpjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13722-020-00208-4
• Andraka-Christou B, Atkins D, Ahmed F ^S. Florida court staff beliefs and social norms regarding medications for opioid use disorder. Poster presented at: American Public Health Association Annual Meeting; October 2020; San Francisco, CA. (Virtual).
• Andraka-Christou B, Yara A, Totaram R ^S. Court staff content and style preferences for educational videos about medication-assisted treatment. Poster presented at: American Public Health Association Annual Meeting; October 2020; San Francisco, CA. (Virtual). https://apha.confex.com/apha/2020/meetingapi.cgi/Paper/469720?filename=2020_Abstract469720.html&template=Word
• Andraka-Christou B, Gordon A, Bouskill K, Smart R., Randall-Kosich O ^S, Golan M ^S, Totaram R ^S, Stein B. Towards a Typology of Office-Based Buprenorphine Treatment Laws: Themes from a Review of State Laws. Poster presented at: Academy Health Annual Research Meeting; July 2020; Boston, MA. (virtual; presented by Randall-Kosich^S). https://ascpjournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13722-020-00208-4
• Silverman R, Madeira J, Andraka-Christou B. Crisis Equals Opportunity & Danger. The opioid epidemic, problem-solving courts, and the manufacture of a new medical device market. Oral Presentation at: Harvard University Petrie-Flom Center Annual Conference; May 8, 2020; Cambridge, MA. (presented by Silverman; virtual). https://petrieflom.law.harvard.edu/events/details/2020-petrie-flom-center-annual-conference
• Randall-Kosich O ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Totaram R ^S.  Reasons for Starting and Stopping Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study. Poster presentation at: American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference; April 3, 2020; Denver, CO. (virtual; presented by Randall-Kosich^S). https://www.eventscribe.com/2020/posters/ASAM/ListView.asp
• Andraka-Christou B ^S, Totaram R ^S, Randall-Kosich ^S.  Reasons for Starting and Stopping Medications for Opioid Use Disorder: A Qualitative Study. Poster presentation at: American Association for the Treatment of Opioid Addiction Annual Conference; October 21, 2019; Orlando, FL. https://www.eventscribe.com/2019/AATOD/SearchByBucket.asp?pfp=PosterTitle&bm=4
• Stein B, Smart R, Andraka-Christou B. A Typology of Policies and Policy Ingredients Affecting Opioid Treatment: The Devil is in the Details. Oral presentation at Addiction Health Services Research Conference. October 19, 2019. University of Utah, Park City, UT. (presented by Stein). https://medicine.utah.edu/internalmedicine/epidemiology/parcka/ahsr-conference/presentation-pdfs/bradley-stein.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B. Data sharing and governance challenges in designing a mobile application and provider portal for college students with substance use disorders. Oral presentation at: Florida Health Information Management Association; July 28-31, 2019; Orlando, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B, Gabriel M, Madeira J, Silverman R. Indiana Court Personnel Attitudes towards Medication-Assisted Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder. Poster presentation at: Academy Health, Annual Research Meeting; June 2, 2019; Washington, D.C. https://academyhealth.confex.com/academyhealth/2019arm/meetingapp.cgi/Session/21611
• Andraka-Christou B. Indiana Court Employees’ Attitudes towards Medication-Assisted Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder. Oral presentation for award winners: American Society of Addiction Medicine, Annual Meeting; April 6, 2019; Orlando, FL. https://www.eventscribe.com/upload/planner/links/FinalProgram2019_RevI-web2_65.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, Gabriel M, Madeira J, Silverman R. Indiana Court Employees’ Attitudes towards Medication-Assisted Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder. Poster presentation at: American Society of Addiction Medicine, Annual Meeting; April 6, 2019; Orlando, FL. https://www.eventscribe.com/2019/posters/ASAM/ListView.asp
• Haffajee R, Andraka-Christou B, Buche J, Foney D, Beck A. Nurse Practitioner and Physician Assistant Provision of MAT for Opioid Use Disorder. Poster presentation at: American Society of Addiction Medicine, Annual Meeting; April 5, 2019; Orlando, FL. (poster presented by Haffajee). https://www.eventscribe.com/2019/posters/ASAM/ListView.asp
• Andraka-Christou B, Capone M. A Qualitative Study Comparing Physician-Reported Barriers to Treating Addiction Using Buprenorphine and Extended-Release Naltrexone? Poster presentation at: Academy Health, Annual Research Meeting; June 23, 2018; Seattle, WA. https://academyhealth.org/sites/default/files/arm_2018_agenda_book_1.pdf
• Andraka-Christou B, Madeira J. College Student Preferences with Respect to Educational Videos about Substance Use Disorder and Treatment. Poster presentation at: Academy Health, Annual Research Meeting; June 23, 2018; Seattle, WA. https://academyhealth.org/sites/default/files/arm_2018_agenda_book_1.pdf
• Haffajee R, Singer P, Andraka-Christou B, Dormond M., Atterman J, Schreiber  J. Behavioral Health Workforce Implementation Challenges Related to Medication Assisted Treatment Poster presentation at: Academy Health, Annual Research Meeting; June 23, 2018; Seattle, WA. (poster presented by Haffajee, R.) https://academyhealth.org/sites/default/files/arm_2018_agenda_book_1.pdf
• Mazurenko O, Andraka-Christou B, Bair M, Roudebush R, Kara A, Harle C. Perceptions of Hospitalists and Inpatient Nurses on Pain Care: A Qualitative Study Focused on Opioid Therapy. Poster presentation at: Academy Health, Annual Research Meeting; June 23, 2018; Seattle, WA. (poster presented by Mazurenko, O.)
• Andraka-Christou B, Rager J, Brown-Podgorski B, Silverman R, Watson D. Pain Clinic Definitions in the Medical Literature and State Laws: Review & Comparison. Oral presentation at: 41^st Annual American Society of Law, Medicine & Ethics Conference; June 25, 2018. Cleveland, OH.
• Mazurenko O, Andraka-Christou B, Bair M, Kara A, Harle C. Balancing Patient-Centeredness and Patient Safety in the Hospitals: The Case of Pain Care and Patient Satisfaction. Poster presentation at: Association for Clinical & Translational Science Annual Conference; April 21, 2018; Washington, DC. (presented by Mazurenko, O.)
• Danielson EC, Mazurenko O, Andraka-Christou B, DiIulio J, Downs SM, Hurley RW, Harle CA. How do primary care clinicians and patients discuss risks, benefits, and goals in chronic opioid therapy? Poster presentation at: American Pain Society Scientific Summit; February 5, 2018; Anaheim, CA (presented by Danielson, E.)
• Andraka-Christou B. Policies Encouraging Drug Courts to Allow Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorder. Oral presentation at: Academy Health National Health Policy Conference; February 5, 2018; Washington DC.
• Andraka-Christou B. Medication-Assisted Treatment for Addiction in the News Media versus Medical Journals: A Qualitative Study of The New York Times, The Lancet, and JAMA. Oral presentation at: Academy Health Annual Research Conference; June 25, 2017. New Orleans, LA.
• Andraka-Christou, B, Dilulio J, Danielson E, Downs S, Harle C. Clinician-Patient Discussions of Opioid Risks, Opioid Benefits, & Pain Management Goals: A Qualitative Study of Primary Care Visits. Poster presentation at: Academy Health Annual Research Conference; June 26, 2017; New Orleans, LA.
• Andraka-Christou B, Beletsky L, Haffajee R. Using the Law to Curb the Opioid Crisis: Challenges and Opportunities. Panel member at: 40th Annual American Society of Law, Medicine and Ethics Health Law Professors Conference; June 9, 2017; Atlanta, GA.
• Andraka-Christou B, Andraka T. Evidence-Based Opioid Treatment in Drug Courts. Oral presentation at: Spring National Conference on Correctional Healthcare; May 2, 2017; Atlanta, GA. https://www.ncchc.org/SC17-proceedings
• Andraka-Christou B, Capone M. Barriers to Physician Participation in the Addiction Treatment Workforce. Poster presentation at: Annual Conference of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; March 9, 2017; Orlando, FL.
• Andraka-Christou B. U.S. History of Drug Treatment: Law, Policy, &Medicine. Oral presentation at: Social Science History Association Annual Conference; November 18, 2016; Chicago, IL.
• Andraka-Christou B. Improving Addiction Treatment in the Criminal Justice System. Oral presentation at: American Public Health Association Annual Conference; November 1, 2016; Denver, CO.
• Andraka-Christou B. Underuse of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Drug Courts. Oral presentation at: Society for the Study of Social Problems Annual Conference; August 19, 2016; Seattle, WA.
• Andraka-Christou B. Legal Barriers to Physician Treatment of Addiction. Oral presentation at: Law & Society Annual Meeting; June 4, 2016; New Orleans, LA.
• Andraka-Christou B. Underuse of Medication-Assisted Treatment in Drug Courts. Poster presentation at: American Society of Addiction Medicine Annual Conference; April 15, 2016; Baltimore, MD.
• Andraka-Christou B. Science, Not Spirituality: The Need for Pharmaceutical Treatment of Opioid Addiction in the Criminal Justice System. Oral presentation at: World Congress of the International Association for the Philosophy of Law & Social Philosophy; June 30, 2015; Washington, DC.
• Andraka-Christou B. Science, Not Spirituality: The Need for Pharmaceutical Treatment of Opioid Addiction in the Criminal Justice System. Oral presentation at: Law & Society Annual Meeting; May 28, 2015; Seattle, WA.

Regional/Local Peer-Reviewed Conference Presentations

• Ahmed F ^S, Totaram R ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Asi Y, Atkins D. Barriers and Facilitators of Implementation of Evidence-based Practices in Five Florida Family Dependency Drug Courts. Poster presented at: UCF Annual Public Administration Research Conference; Orlando, FL; March 21, 2021 (presented by Ahmed^S)
• Totaram R ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Asi Y. Court Staff Content and Style Preferences for Educational Videos about Medication-Assisted Treatment. Poster presented at: UCF Annual Public Administration Research Conference; Orlando, FL; March 21, 2021 (presented by Totaram^S.)
• Totaram R ^S, Randall-Kosich O ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Ahmed F ^S, Pereira V ^S, Akil S ^S, Gonzalez J, Ildefonso C ^S, Joshi A ^S, El-Sabawi T, Rivera-Atilano R. Codebook Development to Analyze Mentions of Medications for Opioid Use Disorder/Naloxone in National News Media. Poster presented at: 2020 CCIE RAST Virtual Research Showcase; November 4, 2020 (Virtual; presented by Totaram^S)
• Ahmed F ^S, Totaram R ^S, Randall-Kosich O ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Pereira V ^S, Akil S ^S, Gonzalez J, Ildefonso C ^S, Joshi A ^S, El-Sabawi T, Rivera-Atilano R. Medications for Opioid Use Disorder and Naloxone in News Media from 2005-2019. Poster presented at: 2020 CCIE RAST Virtual Research Showcase; November 4, 2020 (Virtual; presented by Ahmed^S)
• Andraka-Christou B, Gabriel B, Madeira J, Silverman R. Attitudes towards Medication-Assisted Treatment in Drug Courts. Oral presentation at: University of Florida Gator Healthcare Forum; January 11, 2019; Gainesville, FL.
• Totaram R ^S, Randall-Kosich O ^S, Andraka-Christou B. Participating in 12-step support groups while undergoing medication-assisted treatment for opioid use disorder: a qualitative study of individuals’ experiences with stigma. Poster presentation at: University of Florida Gator Healthcare Forum; January 11, 2019; Gainesville, FL (presented by Totaram^S).
• Alamo J ^S, Totaram R ^S, Randall-Kosich O ^S, Nadig M, Andraka-Christou B. Choosing between methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone: a qualitative study of individuals recovering from opioid use disorder. A qualitative study. Poster presentation at University of Florida Gator Healthcare Forum; January 11, 2019; Gainesville, FL (presented by Alamo^S).
• Randall-Kosich O ^S, Andraka-Christou B, Totaram R ^S. How would individuals recovering from opioid use disorder design an “ideal” treatment center? A qualitative study. Poster presentation at University of Florida Gator Healthcare Forum; January 11, 2019; Gainesville, FL (poster presented by Randall-Kosich ^S)
• Totaram R ^S, Nadig M ^S, Alamo J ^S, Andraka-Christou B. Narrative analysis of opioid use disorder recovery journeys involving medication-assisted treatment. Poster presentation at University of Florida Gator Healthcare Forum; January 11, 2019; Gainesville, FL (poster presented by Totaram^S).
• Andraka-Christou B. Nuances of information sharing and data display in a mobile application and portal for students with substance use disorder. Oral presentation at: Displaying Health Data: Cases, Techniques, & Solutions Colloquium; November 29, 2018; Victoria, Canada.
• Purcell J^S, Andraka-Christou B, Christou AG, Capone MJ, Andraka T^S. A Comparative Content Analysis of Medication-Assisted Treatment for Opioid Use Disorders in the News Media and Medical Journals. Poster presentation at: Indiana University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute Annual Meeting; December 5, 2017; Indianapolis, IN. (presented by Purcell^S)
• Andraka-Christou B. Why So Few Physicians Treat Addiction & What We Can Do about It. Oral presentation at: Indiana Attorney General’s Bitter Pill: Rx Prescription Drug Abuse & Heroin Symposium; October 13, 2016; Indianapolis, IN. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OJOyZbTt50
• Andraka-Christou B. Policy Process Lessons from the Orphan Drug Act. Oral presentation at: McGill Annual Graduate Conference in Law; May 29, 2014; Montreal, Quebec.
• Andraka-Christou B. The Future of Electronic Litigation Management. Oral presentation at: Legal Services Corporation Technology Innovation Grants Conference; January 16, 2014; Jacksonville, FL.