The Youth Center at the Recovery Research Institute

The Youth Center at the Recovery Research Institute National Center on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery: Addressing a public health imperative.

Young adults have the highest rates of substance use disorder but lowest rates of recovery. About 22% of young adults re...
05/05/2026

Young adults have the highest rates of substance use disorder but lowest rates of recovery. About 22% of young adults report having a substance use disorder but only 5% say they are in recovery. In contrast, adults ages 26+ are nearly twice as likely to report being in recovery.

Learn more here: https://buff.ly/dJTbnkI


UMass SPARC
Collaborative Hub for Emerging Adult Recovery Research

Join us today, Wednesday, April 22, at 12:00pm ET for the latest session in our Opioid Response Network webinar series, ...
04/22/2026

Join us today, Wednesday, April 22, at 12:00pm ET for the latest session in our Opioid Response Network webinar series, featuring Dr. Samuel Meisel on Caregiver Involvement in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment: Core Principles and Applied Techniques.

Register for free: 11702240-ccff-4976-830e-70d683cf1a33@a1e4bdea-21c5-4391-88e5-c3aede31b746" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11702240-ccff-4976-830e-70d683cf1a33@a1e4bdea-21c5-4391-88e5-c3aede31b746 |

The Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for individuals to participate in a study o...
04/16/2026

The Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for individuals to participate in a study on recovery processes from problematic alcohol use.

You may be eligible to participate if you:
- Are over 18 years old
- Once had a problem with alcohol use and no longer do
What does this study involve?
- A 90-minute interview and completion of some online questionnaires
- A $40 gift card for participating
To learn more:
- Click here: https://buff.ly/fafqsRw
- 617-726-8212
- mghrecoveryresearch@mgb.org

Join us for the quarterly webinar series, sponsored by the Opioid Response Network and the American Academy of Addiction...
04/15/2026

Join us for the quarterly webinar series, sponsored by the Opioid Response Network and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, focusing on youth substance use treatment and recovery.

We’re honored to have Dr. Samuel Meisel speak Wednesday, April 22 at 12:00pm EDT. He’ll discuss caregiver involvement in adolescent substance use treatment.

Register for free: 11702240-ccff-4976-830e-70d683cf1a33@a1e4bdea-21c5-4391-88e5-c3aede31b746" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11702240-ccff-4976-830e-70d683cf1a33@a1e4bdea-21c5-4391-88e5-c3aede31b746 |

03/26/2026

Thank you for making the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery such a success!

We’re grateful to all attendees, speakers, and exhibitors for your passion and commitment. The past few days were filled with inspiring sessions, meaningful conversations, and valuable connections.
A special thanks to our keynote speakers and panelists for sharing their expertise.

Let’s keep the momentum, stay connected, and keep collaborating for positive change. Share your favorite moments with . Safe travels!

Today kicks off the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery!We’re looking forward to an inspirin...
03/24/2026

Today kicks off the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery!

We’re looking forward to an inspiring day filled with insightful sessions, engaging discussions, and valuable networking opportunities.

Date: March 24th, 2026
Breakfast: Starts at 8:00AM
Check-In: Please check in at the front desk on the second floor with JMYPTR staff starting at 8:00AM. Make sure to grab your name badge!
Opening Session: Join us in the Grand Ballroom at 9:00AM for our opening session.

Visit CDC’s Free Mind table at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! The Free Mind campai...
03/23/2026

Visit CDC’s Free Mind table at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! The Free Mind campaign has an interactive graphic novel, What’s Up With Tess?, where teens can safely experience the intersection of mental health and drug use. Playable like a video game, each chapter teaches teens how to navigate realistic conversations and choices.

Learn more and access resources at CDC.gov/FreeMind.
For more conference information: buff.ly/QmKObxG

Visit CDC’s Free Mind table at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! The Free Mind campai...
03/20/2026

Visit CDC’s Free Mind table at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! The Free Mind campaign has a digital card game, Facts & Feels, that helps parents and caregivers have an open and honest conversation with their teens about the link between teen mental health and drug use.

Learn more and access resources at CDC.gov/FreeMind.
For more conference information: buff.ly/QmKObxG

Join us Thursday for How Eluna is Breaking the Cycle for Youth Impacted by Addiction in the Family, presented by Mary Fi...
03/19/2026

Join us Thursday for How Eluna is Breaking the Cycle for Youth Impacted by Addiction in the Family, presented by Mary FitzGerald.

Eluna’s mission is to support children, teens, and families impacted by grief or addiction. Through the power of community, they ensure no child grieves alone and they break the cycle of addiction.

Date: Thursday, March 26th
Time: 9:00am – 10:00am (General Session)
Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/cOlhdtL

We are excited to welcome CDC’s Free Mind at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! The Fr...
03/18/2026

We are excited to welcome CDC’s Free Mind at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! The Free Mind campaign aims to prevent substance use and overdose among youth ages 12-17 by highlighting the link between substance use and mental health.

Learn more and access resources at CDC.gov/FreeMind.
For more conference information: buff.ly/QmKObxG

On Wednesday, don’t miss the keynote From Idea to Impact: The Story and Future of Massachusetts Young People in Recovery...
03/18/2026

On Wednesday, don’t miss the keynote From Idea to Impact: The Story and Future of Massachusetts Young People in Recovery (MyPiR), presented by Chris Savage, Haley Barbieri, and Paul Smith.

Date: Wednesday, March 25th
Time: 10:00am – 11:00am (General Session)
Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/YrRgN4Y

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151 Merrimac Street , Floor 4
Boston, MA
02114

Website

https://youthrecoveryanswers.org/national-conference/

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