Recovery Research Institute

10/14/2025

Are you concerned about your child’s 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. It’s free, confidential, and your child could earn up to $250 for participating.

For more information click this link here: https://buff.ly/kBgTM0e

We are doing this research to assess a new type of intervention that combines group and individual therapy to improve substance use and related outcomes in youth and young adults.

10/13/2025

Adolescent overdose deaths climbed in states with recreational cannabis legalization, especially among male and White teens. Whether the cannabis policy helped cause increased overdoses, however, remains unclear.

Learn more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/ripple-effects-state-cannabis-legalization-and-overdose-deaths-adolescents/
*****na

10/10/2025

In a study testing which policies help reduce overdose, naloxone implementation and related policies helped, while prescribing limits & Medicaid policies had unintended consequences early on.

Learn more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/effects-of-policies-intended-to-reduce-opioid-overdose/

10/08/2025

Among adults experiencing homelessness in California, methamphetamine use is high, but only 5% are in treatment. Many want help but face barriers, highlighting urgent gaps in care.

Read here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/high-risk-low-access-illicit-drug-use-treatment-needs-among-california-homeless-population/

10/06/2025

Researchers analyzed real user reviews of alcohol reduction apps from credible sources. Only 8 of 400+ apps made the cut; users felt tracking, goal setting, reminders, and gamification helped them reduce drinking.

Discover here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/user-reviews-smartphone-apps-to-reduce-alcohol-use/

10/03/2025

Black individuals with opioid use disorder may avoid buprenorphine or struggle with methadone due to side effects, medical mistrust, and confusing instructions, yet fear of overdose keeps them in treatment.

Learn here: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/black-individuals-attitudes-toward-opioid-use-disorder-medications/

10/01/2025

Members of the active recovery community, The Phoenix , felt the most support from others in recovery. Though the structure of their social networks, for example, the number of network members in recovery – was not related to this support.

Learn more: https://www.recoveryanswers.org/research-post/social-support-important-recovery-but-what-aspects-matter-most/

10/01/2025

Social connection is a key driver of resilience in youth recovery. Teens in recovery high schools spend more time with peers who don’t use substances, and community peer groups offer support. Both of these connections help youth in their recovery journey (Hennessy, 2024) (Hennessy, 2025).

10/01/2025

Are you concerned about your child’s 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. It’s free, confidential, and your child could earn up to $250 for participating.

For more information click this link here: https://buff.ly/kBgTM0e

09/30/2025

Thank you for celebrating Recovery Month with us! Here’s an easy-to-share infographic with 10 key findings from the National Recovery Study. We hope you enjoy learning about the science of recovery as much as we do!

09/29/2025

Science is clarifying the power of recovery, and its benefits are immense for individuals, families, and societies.

Enhancing recovery through science.

09/27/2025

Among US adults who’ve resolved a substance use problem, 44% attended a mutual-help group, the most common choice for support. While groups like SMART Recovery are less common than AA and other 12-step programs, their popularity is growing.