Recovery Research Institute

Recovery Research Institute Advancing addiction treatment and recovery through education and research. Leading nonprofit research.

The Recovery Research Institute (RRI) is a leading nonprofit research institute of Massachusetts General Hospital & Harvard Medical School, dedicated to the advancement of addiction treatment & recovery research.

Save the date! We’re excited to gather the recovery science community virtually on September 23–24, 2026 for the third a...
01/27/2026

Save the date! We’re excited to gather the recovery science community virtually on September 23–24, 2026 for the third annual National Conference on Addiction Recovery Science!

Join us in driving change through collaborative addiction recovery science. Learn more at our website here:

https://www.recoveryanswers.org/coarsconference/ |

01/22/2026
An analysis of widely viewed TikTok videos shows opioid content is shaped by two competing narratives: opioids as danger...
01/21/2026

An analysis of widely viewed TikTok videos shows opioid content is shaped by two competing narratives: opioids as dangerous drugs linked to overdose, and opioids as necessary but increasingly difficult-to-access medications for chronic pain. Despite millions of views, educational and harm reduction information, such as overdose response and treatment options, appeared in only a small share of posts.

Learn more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/analyzing-opioid-content-tiktok-competing-narratives-limited-public-health-messaging/

Outcomes for individuals in the hospital with alcohol-related liver disease can be lethal – mortality rates are high and...
01/15/2026

Outcomes for individuals in the hospital with alcohol-related liver disease can be lethal – mortality rates are high and follow up with treatment is low. This study showed that, while health risks are indeed dire, at least for some patients monetary rewards may help increase attendance at an Intensive Liver Care program, combining physical and mental health services. See the image for more details about this treatment.

Learn more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/severity-illness-makes-difficult-carry-out-study-contingency-management-for-alcohol-related-liver-disease/

01/14/2026

CHEARR and JEAP Invesigators Kristyn Zajac, Ashli Sheidow, and Tess Drazdowski are Guest Editors of a special issue of the journal Emerging Adulthood focused on recovery from substance use disorders. Please consider submitting your manuscripts and sharing with colleagues - the deadline is March 1, 2026. Learn more here:https://journals.sagepub.com/pb-assets/cmscontent/EAX/Special%20Issue%20Call%20for%20Papers_EA%20Recovery%208-25-1754648741.pdf

For people in the ED after an overdose, community follow-up with recovery coaching was associated with reduced risk for ...
01/13/2026

For people in the ED after an overdose, community follow-up with recovery coaching was associated with reduced risk for a later fatal overdose. But the most severe patients were less likely to receive this follow-up. Findings highlight the critical role of post-ED follow-up and the importance of ensuring sustained contact in overdose prevention efforts.

Learn more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/successful-follow-up-peer-based-intervention-associated-reduced-overdose/

We would like to share this unique webinar series for people interested in learning more about mindfulness for addiction...
01/05/2026

We would like to share this unique webinar series for people interested in learning more about mindfulness for addiction treatment and recovery. The series will feature experts in the field like Jud Brewer, Sarah Bowen, Eric Garland, Kevin Griffin, Felipe Kalatauma Rosario, and Zev Schuman-Olivier, who will cover the current state of the science around mindfulness and addictions, provide guidance on integrating mindfulness into care for the treatment of addictions, and demonstrate the role it can play in sustaining long-term recovery. Lectures will incorporate the opportunity to practice and learn how to lead evidence-based experiential practices that have been proven to benefit people with substance use disorders (SUD) or behavioral addictions. If you want to feel more comfortable teaching mindfulness to people with addictive disorders, applying mindfulness and self-compassion skills to your work with people with SUD, or understand the state of science for mindfulness among people with addiction or SUD, then this is a great opportunity. Fridays Jan. 9 – Feb. 13, 2026 ⬥ 12 – 1:30 PM ET. Continuing Education credits are available.

An overview of the science and experience of using contemplative practice to treat addictive disorders

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Recovery Research Institute

A leading nonprofit research institute of Massachusetts General Hospital, affiliate of Harvard Medical School, dedicated to the advancement of addiction treatment & recovery research.

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