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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.

03/13/2026

New research led by John F. Kelly identifies early warning signs that signal relapse risk in long-term recovery from Alcohol Use Disorder — offering opportunities for earlier intervention and stronger recovery support.

Read the story from the Harvard University Harvard Gazette here: https://news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/2026/03/warning-signs-of-alcohol-use-disorder-relapse/

Read the full research paper here: https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/public-health/articles/10.3389/fpubh.2025.1706192/full

03/13/2026

Don’t miss our Meet the Author session for The Addiction Inoculation: Raising Healthy Kids in a Culture of Dependence by Jessica Lahey.
Date: Tuesday, March 24th
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/YrRgN4Y

03/12/2026

Higher self-stigma among people with severe alcohol use disorder was linked to feeling less supported and less hopeful about recovery, even after accounting for symptom severity.

Learn more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/more-severe-alcohol-use-disorder-greater-self-stigma-implications-recovery/

03/10/2026

In a new study, both online and in-person mutual-help group participation were linked to greater odds of abstinence than no attendance, but in-person attendance showed stronger associations with positive outcomes overall.

Learn more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/online-vs-in-person-mutual-help-groups-which-are-better/

03/06/2026

Join us for a Meet the Author session featuring The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide: A Neurodevelpmental Guide for Parents and Families Who Want to Prevent Youth High-Risk Behavior by Crystal Collier.

Date: Tuesday, March 24th
Time: 3:00pm – 4:30pm
Learn more and register: https://buff.ly/YrRgN4Y

03/06/2026

A widespread initiative to enhance evidence-based services for opioid use disorder did not increase the number of jails offering opioid use disorder medications. Rapidly changing policies to implement medications in jails separate from this study made it difficult to assess the initiative’s true success.

Read more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/providing-opioid-use-disorder-medications-jails-results-from-randomized-study-67-communities/

03/03/2026

When attendees view recovery community centers as more helpful, they experience greater meaning in life and a stronger recovery identity.

Learn more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/recovery-community-center-participation-improvements/

03/03/2026

We are pleased to announce the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation as an exhibitor for our upcoming 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! Their expertise in substance use treatment, education, research, publishing, and professional development is sure to enhance the conference’s impact this year and beyond. We’re looking forward to collaborating with them on a meaningful and memorable event.

Learn more about the conference here: https://buff.ly/49usgmt

02/27/2026

Justice-involved residents began their stay in recovery housing with more unmet needs across mental health, employment, health, and family services, but showed similar gains in these areas compared to peers without justice involvement.

Read more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/recovery-residence-help-criminal-justice-involved-individuals-recovery-capital/

02/26/2026

Heart rate variability biofeedback —a technique that trains people to control their stress response—helped participants manage cravings and negative emotions better over time. It also reduced the impact of cravings on later alcohol or drug use, even with only moderate daily practice.

Learn more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/just-breathe-heart-rate-variability-biofeedback-help-prevent-relapse-substance-use-treatment/

02/24/2026

Studies examining the costs of recovery community centers can inform strategies to sustain these services over time. In 2022, Voices of Hope recovery programs cost $2,824 per participant, compared to $5,286 per participant for the standard community center’s expanded peer recovery support program. Labor and administrative expenses accounted for a substantial share of total costs.

Learn more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/delivering-peer-recovery-support-services-community-settings-cost-money-but-good-value-proposition/

02/24/2026

The 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery is just around the corner — and there’s still time to register!

Join us March 24–26, 2026, at the Four Seasons in Baltimore, Maryland for inspiring presentations from leading experts and policymakers, meaningful conversations, and opportunities to connect with a diverse community committed to advancing youth prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Learn more here: buff.ly/v8ByCT2

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