Recovery Research Institute at MGH @RecoveryAnswers
The Recovery Research Institute (RRI) @MassGeneralNews, a @HarvardMed teaching hospital. Enhancing #RecoveryThroughScience. Director @Johnkellymgh. recoveryanswers.org Boston, MA Joined November 2011-
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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. #recoveryMonth #recoveryThroughScience #science #recovery
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Through September, the Recovery Research Institute will join with other organizations to highlight recovery science. Keep an eye on RRI social media for the latest addiction treatment and recovery research, shareable visuals and findings from the National Recovery Study.
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: youtu.be/gIiSkjijuEo?si… #recoveryThroughScience #recovery #JMYPTR2026
Did you know that having planned, enjoyable activities may help reduce opioid cravings and use? Find out more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #recoveryThroughScience #recovery #science
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Join us for the quarterly webinar series, sponsored by the Opioid Response Network and the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry, focusing on youth substance use treatment and recovery. Dr. Emily Hennessy will speak Wed, Sept 24th at 12:00pm EST. events.teams.microsoft.com/event/c4418af4…
In this study where people with cocaine use disorder received money as a reward for negative cocaine tests (contingency management), reducing cocaine use helped improve cardiovascular health in individuals with cocaine use disorder. @WilliamStoops Link in bio
Dr. John Kelly, founder and director of the Recovery Research Institute, will be presenting at the 2025 Appalachian Addiction and Prescription Drug Abuse Conference. "Amplifying and Extending the Framework of Addiction Treatment," September 18th, 10:45 AM - 11:45 AM
People with riskier or more severe opioid use—like those using heroin or fentanyl—are more likely to have naloxone (also known as Narcan) and to know where to find it compared to those using oxycodone only. Read more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience
Why focus on youth and adolescents when researching addiction recovery? Learn more at the Recovery Research Institute YouTube Channel: @RecoveryAnswers #recoveryThroughScience #recovery #addiction #science
Access to opioid use disorder treatment expanded during the pandemic—thanks to telehealth. From 2020 to 2021, programs using telehealth jumped from 51% to 88%, helping more people start and stay in care. Read more here: recoveryanswers.org/research-post/… #RecoveryThroughScience
Dr. John Kelly, Founder and Director of the Recovery Research Institute, is the new Chief, Division of Addiction Treatment and Prevention for Mass General Brigham (MGB) Academic Medical Centers (AMC) Department of Psychiatry (AMC Psychiatry). @Johnkellymgh @MassGenBrigham
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On July 17, 2025, the Friends of the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) convened a powerful congressional briefing, “Advancing the Science of Addiction Recovery,” at the Rayburn House Office Building in Washington, D.C. mobilizerecovery.org/experts_presen…
One study found that humanizing stories about people who use heroin reduced blame—but didn’t increase support for harm-reduction policies like syringe programs or supervised consumption sites. @GillBedi @orygen_aus (Link in bio). #RecoveryThroughScience #science #stigma
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Are you a young person who’s questioning whether your marijuana, alcohol, or other drug use is too much? You may be eligible for an online research study to test a new clinical treatment compared to standard care for alcohol or other drug problems. rally.massgeneralbrigham.org/study/youthrec…
In people who inject drugs, heroin remains the most used drug, but methamphetamine use is on the rise. From 2012-2018: •Heroin remained the most used drug •Methamphetamine use grew the most, increasing by 3.5 times •Co-use of methamphetamine and opioids nearly tripled
Save the Date! The 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery will take place March 24–26, 2026 and we’re thrilled to announce that our Call for Proposals opens TODAY (July 24, 2025)! Find out more here: youthrecoveryanswers.org/national-confe… #JMYPTR2026
What does the American public want to know about addiction? It depends on the type of addiction… This study found 9 categories of questions people ask about addiction—from treatment and prevention to stigma and drug policy. Link in bio #recovery (Image source: Kelly, 2025)
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