Recovery Research Institute at MGH

In a new study, giving and receiving help in recovery was linked to better alcohol outcomes. Helping others was associated with lower odds of drinking, while receiving help was linked to fewer alcohol-related problems. Learn more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #science

A hybrid treatment model, combining one in-person visit with telemedicine follow-up, retains people as well as standard in-person care when starting buprenorphine/naloxone for opioid use disorder. Learn more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience #science

Have you submitted your proposal for NCARS yet? Join leading researchers from across the field this September to share your work and connect with the recovery science community. Submit here: redcap.link/2026NCARS #2026NCARS

People who have been in recovery for years or even decades reported relapse to alcohol use disorder reported warning signs as long as 6-12 months prior to the relapse event, but do not see the relapse coming. Learn more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

Young adults have the highest rates of substance use disorder but lowest rates of recovery. ~22% of young adults report having a substance use disorder but only 5% say they are in recovery. Adults 26+ are nearly 2X as likely to report being in recovery. recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

Announcing deadline extension! You now have until May 25th, 2026 to submit your proposal for NCARS. Don’t miss the chance to showcase your work, exchange ideas, and connect with others advancing recovery science. Submit here: redcap.link/2026NCARS #2026NCARS

Caregivers who received a brief family meal–based intervention (including conversation prompts and guidance) were more likely to talk with their children about alcohol and drug use, even months later. recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience @TuftsMedSchool

Join us today, Apr 22 at 12pm ET for our ORN webinar featuring Dr. Samuel Meisel on Caregiver Involvement in Adolescent Substance Use Treatment: Core Principles and Applied Techniques. Register for free: @a1e4bdea-21c5-4391-88e5-c3aede31b746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11702240… | #addiction #recovery #science

In a lab study, participants who smoked cannabis drank 19-27% less alcohol during the session compared to placebo. Thus, cannabis use may help reduce alcohol consumption in controlled settings, in the short-term. More research is needed. recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

The Recovery Research Institute at Massachusetts General Hospital is looking for individuals to participate in a study on recovery processes from problematic alcohol use. To learn more: - Click here: rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/study/earecove… - 617-726-8212 - mghrecoveryresearch@mgb.org

Join us for our webinar, sponsored by the ORN and AAAP, focusing on youth substance use treatment and recovery. We’re honored to have Dr. Samuel Meisel speak Apr 22 at 12:00pm ET. Register for free: @a1e4bdea-21c5-4391-88e5-c3aede31b746" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">events.teams.microsoft.com/event/11702240… | #RecoveryThroughScience #addiction #recovery #science

Many people seek substance use support on Reddit. They ask most often for emotional support, in addition to factual information, highlighting the importance of connection and shared lived experience in recovery. Read more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience

Join Dr. John Kelly at the 11th World Confederation of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies Congress, in San Francisco, June 25–28, 2026. He will deliver a keynote, “Amplifying and Extending the Framework of Treatment,” and lead a workshop, “Understanding and Treating Addiction.”

Yoga is a popular wellness practice, but could it play a role in medical stabilization during detoxification? This study found yoga may help people stabilize faster medically while also improving anxiety, sleep, and pain. Read more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #recovery

As time in recovery increases, so may the ability to choose long-term rewards over immediate relief. This study found that people further along in recovery are more willing to wait for larger rewards despite short-term challenges. Read more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

As cannabis legalization expands, researchers are seeing shifts in substance use. This study found reductions in alcohol use following cannabis legalization, though the precise reasons behind these changes remain unclear. Read more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #recovery

RRI Director, Dr. John Kelly's session, Recovery Ready Families: The Untapped Power in the Room, will explore insight into family-driven recovery. Join me and thousands of professionals from across the country as we work together to address the opioid and stimulant crises.

In a community sample of people using illicit drugs, 78% used syringe service programs and those individuals were significantly more likely to be in treatment. Recent criminal justice involvement was not linked to greater treatment engagement. recoveryanswers.org/research-post/…

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