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The Reach of Recovery Community Centers

It was a typical Tuesday morning when Maria, a young recovery coach at a local Recovery Community Center (RCC), noticed something. She was amazed by the diversity and strength of the people who walked through their doors seeking support. At her center, located in a predominantly Hispanic/Latino neighborhood, she often wondered about the invisible challenges […]

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Mental health

What Happens When Recovery Homes Run Out of Funding?

Every day, more than 200 people in the U.S. die from an opioid overdose. Medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD)—like methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone—save lives. But medication alone isn’t enough. People in recovery also need stable, supportive places to live. That’s where recovery homes come in. These homes, often run on shoestring budgets and sheer […]

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Mental health

What Happens When Recovery Research Goes Unfunded?

In 2024, 30 federal agencies came together to tackle a huge public health question: What do we actually know about recovery from substance use disorder (SUD)?The answer? Not nearly enough—and what we do know is incomplete, underfunded, and dangerously skewed. While millions of Americans are affected by addiction, recovery research still lags far behind studies […]

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Policy

Leaked HHS Budget Reveals Deep Cuts—Who Will Suffer Most?

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) recently faced scrutiny after the leak of an internal document detailing extensive budget cuts. This proposal raises critical concerns about the future of public health programs and services nationwide. Here’s a detailed breakdown of where the major cuts lie and the potential impacts these could have […]

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Workforce

What Happens When Peer Support Workers Burn Out?

What if the very people helping others stay in recovery are quietly burning out—underpaid, misunderstood, and unsupported? Across the country, peer recovery support specialists—people with lived experience of substance use—are stepping into a powerful role. They’re not just inspiring others to get help; they’re guiding them through it. But while these peers uplift others, new […]

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Mental health

January 2025 Marks SAMHSA’s First Annual SUD Treatment Month

The start of a new year often inspires change, and this January, SAMHSA launches its first annual Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Treatment Month to emphasize hope, recovery, and action. Each week will focus on critical themes: This initiative highlights the importance of addressing substance use, exploring effective treatment options, and creating supportive communities. Tom Coderre, […]

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Mental health

The Power of Peer Support in Recovery

In a world where addiction and incarceration often lead to a cycle of hopelessness, a new light shines through the concept of peer support. This approach, built on the shoulders of those who have walked the difficult paths themselves, is showing remarkable promise. The study we’re exploring today dives into this very phenomenon, examining how […]

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Health equity

Gun Control Laws and Young Adult Suicides

Gun control is a hot topic in the United States, especially when it comes to young adults. Recent research by Emma E. Fridel, Gregory M. Zimmerman, and Shayna R. Arrigo delves into how specific laws can reduce the rate of suicides among 18 to 20-year-olds. The study, published in the American Journal of Public Health, […]

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Mental health

Guiding the Use of Opioid Litigation Funds

The opioid crisis has cast a long shadow over countless lives across America. However, a beacon of hope has emerged from the legal battles fought against opioid manufacturers, pharmaceutical distributors, and pharmacies. The settlements from these lawsuits present an unprecedented opportunity to fund lifesaving programs for people who use drugs. To ensure these funds are […]

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Research

Adolescent Recovery: Insights from “Coming of Age in Recovery”

The recent study, Coming of Age in Recovery: The Prevalence and Correlates of Substance Use Recovery Status Among Adolescents and Emerging Adults, offers vital insights into the substance use recovery landscape among adolescents. This pivotal research, conducted in Illinois high schools, illuminates the prevalence of recovery and sheds light on this demographic’s behavioral health needs. […]

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