Recovery from a substance use disorder is defined as a process of improved physical, psychological, and social well-being and health after having suffered from a substance-related …

ACUTE CARE Immediate, short-term medically managed or monitored care, lasting up to 31 days in length. Most addiction treatment programs (e.g., “rehab”) follow an acute care model. …

Overview What is Addiction? We answer the most common questions asked about addiction. These common questions include: How addiction is defined Its prevalence Its causes Its …

3. The brain can recover – but it takes time! The neuroscience of addiction recovery is an exciting and emerging area of research. There is evidence that the brain does recover over time; this …

Visit the post for more.There are many different pathways to recovery from alcohol and other drug use disorders. Explore the different options below:

The Community Reinforcement Approach (CRA) has strong scientific evidence in support of its short-term effectiveness relative to treatment as usual (e.g., discussion of the negative …

The second annual 2025 National Conference on Addiction Recovery Science aims to bring together researchers at all stages of training and experience to stimulate exchange of ideas …

At the Recovery Research Institute (RRI), we present the evidence about addiction treatment and recovery. We hope you will get involved, sign up for our free monthly Recovery Bulletin, and …

For individuals and families seeking recovery: Findings from this meta-analysis of spiritual and religious interventions for substance use problems suggest 12-Step Facilitation is slightly more …

The Consortium on Addiction Recovery Science (CoARS) is funded by the National Institute on Drug Abuse and coordinated by Dr. Aaron Hogue (PI). It is an example of NIDA’s investment …