Recovery Research Institute at MGH

A new trial found no overall benefit of N-acetylcysteine (NAC) treatment on youth drinking outcomes. Follow-up analyses, however, showing it might help those with more severe alcohol use disorder suggest further research is needed. Read more: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #recovery

Visit CDC’s Free Mind table at the 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! Learn more and access resources at CDC.gov/FreeMind. For more conference information: buff.ly/QmKObxG #JMYPTR2026

Join us Thursday for How Eluna is Breaking the Cycle for Youth Impacted by Addiction in the Family, presented by Mary FitzGerald. Date: Thursday, March 26th Time: 9:00am – 10:00am (General Session) Learn more and register: youthrecoveryanswers.org/national-confe… #JMYPTR2026

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.

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 buff.ly/YrRgN4Y #JMYPTR2026

We are happy to announce Partnership to End Addiction @ToEndAddiction as an exhibitor for our upcoming 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! Visit drugfree.org to learn more. More about the conference: buff.ly/49usgmt #JMYPTR2026

We are pleased to announce the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation @hazldnbettyford as an exhibitor for our upcoming 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! Learn more about the conference here: buff.ly/49usgmt #JMYPTR2026

Join us for the opening JMYPTR keynote of 2026, Emerging Adults in Recovery: Voices, Factors, and Pathways to Hope, presented by Morgan Humberger, Shalon "Summer" Brouk, Eleanor Byrd, and Ashli J. Sheidow. @JEAPInitiative Date: Tuesday, March 24th Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

We are happy to announce MDFT - Multidimensional Family Therapy as an exhibitor for our upcoming 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery! Learn more about the conference here: buff.ly/49usgmt #JMYPTR2026 #RecoveryThroughScience

People with substance use disorders are more likely to receive mental health than substance use treatment, underscoring the value of integrated care. Read more: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience #recovery #science #addiction

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. news.harvard.edu/gazette/story/… frontiersin.org/journals/publi…

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: youthrecoveryanswers.org/national-confe… #JMYPTR2026

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: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience #recovery #science #addiction

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: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #recovery #science

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 buff.ly/YrRgN4Y #JMYPTR2026

A widespread initiative to enhance evidence-based services for opioid use disorder did not increase the number of jails offering opioid use disorder medications. Changing policies made it difficult to assess the initiative’s true success. Read more: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

When attendees view recovery community centers as more helpful, they experience greater meaning in life and a stronger recovery identity. Learn more: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience #recovery #science #addiction

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: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

Heart rate variability biofeedback 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: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #recovery

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 a standard community center program. recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…