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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.

09/08/2025

For US adults who have resolved a substance use problem, 45% consider themselves "in recovery." But recovery looks different for everyone: over 60% haven't had formal treatment, and 40% still use one or more substances.

09/04/2025

You are surrounded by recovery, in fact, 23 million Americans – 1 in 10 US adults - are in recovery.

09/02/2025

Nearly 1 in 10 US adults have resolved a significant drug or alcohol use problem. That’s 22 million people with lived recovery experience.

09/01/2025

Through September, the Recovery Research Institute will join with other organizations to highlight recovery science. Keep an eye on RRI social media channels for the latest addiction treatment and recovery research, shareable visuals and infographics, and findings from the National Recovery Study.

For more information on Recovery Month events and updates, follow our friends at SAMHSA SAMHSA and FAVOR Faces & Voices of Recovery

08/28/2025

Dr. John Kelly emphasizes the importance of innovation when it comes to youth addiction recovery.

Watch the rest of the 2025 JMYPTR opening remarks here: https://youtu.be/gIiSkjijuEo?si=8l4L_7_-rwRHuWoL

08/26/2025

Did you know that having planned, enjoyable activities may help reduce opioid cravings and use?

A recent study found that people who started out feeling better were more likely to have these positive, planned days—and those days were linked to less opioid use.

On the flip side, people with stronger cravings or more opioid use had fewer of these rewarding, planned days.

Interestingly, for people who used opioids less often, planned fun days weren’t any more common than unplanned, less rewarding ones. This suggests building an enjoyable routine might help—but it’s not always that simple.

Overall, small steps and planning positive moments may make a difference.

Click on the link in the bio to learn more

08/22/2025

Join us for the quarterly webinar series, sponsored by the Opioid Response Network and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, and organized by the Recovery Research Institute at the Massachusetts General Hospital focusing on youth substance use treatment and recovery.

We’re honored to have Dr. Emily Hennessy speak Wednesday, September 24th at 12:00pm EST. She’ll discuss adolescent substance use recovery through a social lens.

Register for free: https://buff.ly/jlg4ngW

08/20/2025

In this study where people with co***ne use disorder received money as a reward for negative co***ne tests (contingency management), reducing co***ne use helped improve cardiovascular health in individuals with co***ne use disorder.

These improvements occurred only in some circumstances, and to a lesser degree than other studies where participants abstained completely. Overall, however, these findings indicate the potential health benefits of supporting any reductions in co***ne exposure.

Read more here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/can-reducing-co***ne-use-improve-cardiovascular-health/

08/19/2025

A recent study shows early alcohol use is one of the strongest predictors of later co***ne use—especially for males. Teens who drank by age 14 had up to 20 times higher odds of using co***ne by age 20.

Other factors like early e-cigarette use, family history of substance problems, and having friends who use cannabis also raised risk. Mental health, school attitudes, and neighborhood environments played important roles too, highlighting how multiple influences shape substance use trajectories.

Click on the link in the bio to learn more

08/19/2025

Is your child struggling with ma*****na, alcohol, or other drug use?

Your child may be eligible for an online research study to test a new clinical treatment compared to standard care for ma*****na, alcohol, or other drug problems for free.

Learn more about the study and your child’s eligibility here: https://rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/study/youthrecoveryprogram

08/14/2025

In a recent study, a digital chatbot designed to reduce young adults’ alcohol use proved safe, easy to use, and motivating. Participants rated its usability well above benchmark levels and found it helpful for setting goals and reflecting on behavior. While some wanted more natural conversations, the chatbot helped facilitate positive change talk, a marker of effective motivational interviewing-based therapies.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/PHXxgKk

08/14/2025

Dr. John Kelly, founder and director of the Recovery Research Institute, will be presenting at the 2025 Appalachian Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse Conference.

We look forward to his presentation on "Amplifying and Extending the Framework of Addiction Treatment" Thursday, September 18th from 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM.

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http://www.recoveryanswers.org/, https://www.recoveryanswers.org/coarsconference/, https://youthrecoveryanswers.org/nati

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