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

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September 24, 2026 at 2:23 PM
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In the US, 45% of Black individuals in recovery said that spirituality “made all the difference” in their recovery journey, more than any other racial or ethnic group.

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September 22, 2026 at 5:20 PM
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People recovering from opioid use are less comfortable talking about their substance use history compared to those recovering from other drug problems suggesting there is more self-stigma around opioid use than other primary substances.

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September 17, 2026 at 3:33 PM
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For people who resolved a substance use problem, many said drugs like opioids, stimulants, or cannabis was their primary substance. However, most people —51%—say that alcohol is their primary substance reflecting the high prevalence of alcohol use disorder.
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September 16, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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About one-third of people in the National Recovery Study said they had dreams about alcohol or drug use. However, these dreams happen less often as people stabilize and build more time in recovery.

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September 15, 2026 at 4:00 PM
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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.

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September 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
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On average, it takes people between 2 and 5 tries to resolve a substance use problem. Individuals with more serious or long-term substance use histories usually need additional recovery attempts, typically taking them another try or two to achieve recovery.

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September 14, 2026 at 5:50 PM
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Nearly 1 in 10 US adults have resolved a significant alcohol or drug problem. That’s 22 million people with lived recovery experience.

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September 9, 2026 at 1:02 PM
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Save the date! The Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery returns to Baltimore Mar 23–25, 2027! The Call for Proposals is live. Proposals are due Oct 6.

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August 14, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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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.

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August 5, 2025 at 12:49 PM
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People in treatment for opioid use disorder say humor helps them cope with difficult experiences, improve their mood, build stronger connections with others, and take their minds off stress and substance use.

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July 30, 2026 at 10:36 PM
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Kratom-related poison center reports have increased dramatically over the past decade, with potentially serious health consequences.

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July 27, 2026 at 9:34 PM
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🧪Trainings to start a SMART Family and Friend Group appear helpful and are well liked, but groups ultimately may be difficult to implement

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July 21, 2026 at 2:34 PM
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A hospital stay can be a critical opportunity to connect someone with medications for alcohol use disorder, but it rarely happens.

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July 6, 2026 at 4:04 PM
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Staying in opioid use disorder treatment longer than 6 months may do more than support recovery, it may help save lives.

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Mortality risk decreases when opioid use disorder treatment duration continues past 6 months: results of a retrospective cohort study
In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…
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June 9, 2026 at 1:08 PM
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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.

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May 12, 2026 at 5:47 PM
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People with substance use disorders are more likely to receive mental health than substance use treatment, underscoring the value of integrated care.
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March 17, 2026 at 4:09 PM
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We are happy to announce MDFT - Multidimensional Family Therapy as an exhibitor for our upcoming 2026 Joint Meeting on Youth Prevention, Treatment, and Recovery!

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March 17, 2026 at 4:05 PM
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A widespread initiative to enhance evidence-based services for opioid use disorder did not increase the number of jails offering opioid use disorder medications...

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March 6, 2026 at 6:29 PM
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Studies examining the costs of recovery community centers can inform strategies to sustain these services over time.

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February 26, 2026 at 1:58 PM
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🧪Researchers developed a shortened, reliable questionnaire to measure self-stigma in alcohol use disorder. Higher self-stigma was linked to greater shame, lower self-esteem, and less confidence to stay abstinent.

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January 13, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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In a study of whether substance use treatments work for black individuals, empirically-supported behavioral treatments did no better than treatment-as-usual for cocaine or opioid outcomes.

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January 2, 2026 at 7:23 PM
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Veterans who experienced military sexual trauma are at much higher risk of suicide and opioid overdose, and often at younger ages. Female veterans also face higher risk, underscoring the need for targeted support.

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January 2, 2026 at 7:21 PM
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In a study of people working toward alcohol recovery, about one-third achieved NIAAA-defined recovery, marked by no symptoms and either abstinence or low-risk drinking.

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January 2, 2026 at 7:20 PM
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🧪Many with alcohol use disorder don’t begin a medication like naltrexone when they are treated in the emergency department. Clinicians often know how to identify alcohol use disorder but feel unprepared to prescribe naltrexone

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Naltrexone initiated in the emergency department: Why it’s underused and what to do about it
In this geospatial modeling analysis done in Ohio, more than a third of opioid use disorder treatment need was outside a 15-minute drive time of an Opioid Treatment Program to access methadone trea…
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December 29, 2025 at 4:57 PM