Only 1% of Veterans Affairs patients with stimulant use disorder received contingency management. Middle-aged, Black, or housing-unstable patients were more likely to get it, highlighting gaps in access. Learn more: https://t.co/lffVlWAM1M #RecoveryThroughScience

10 things we've learned from the National Recovery Study: A full compilation of ten key findings from the MGH Recovery Research Institute's National Recovery Study (NRS) | #RecoveryMonth #AddictionRecovery #recovery #RecoveryThroughScience

Among adults experiencing homelessness in California, methamphetamine use is high, but only 5% are in treatment. Many want help but face barriers, highlighting urgent gaps in care. Read here: https://t.co/aNRl3sS1Kk #RecoveryThroughScience #homelessness

Researchers analyzed real user reviews of alcohol reduction apps from credible sources. Only 8 of 400+ apps made the cut; users felt tracking, goal setting, reminders, and gamification helped them reduce drinking. Discover here: https://t.co/PQQbRuBItn #RecoveryThroughScience

Among people who inject drugs, co-using opioids and stimulants significantly raises risk: they have 4.5 times greater odds compared to stimulant-only users and are twice as likely to reuse injection supplies. Read more here: https://t.co/5ktC8mRruv #RecoveryThroughScience

Opioid use disorder patients on buprenorphine were more likely to stay on medication if also attending therapy https://t.co/12RtSpmKeY | #RecoveryMonth #recovery #science #RecoveryThroughScience

Drinking frequency a better predictor of alcohol problems in younger adults; drinking intensity a better predictor of alcohol problems in older adults https://t.co/rL5jFl1gqp | #RecoveryMonth #recovery #science #RecoveryThroughScience

Clinicians see meds for opioid use disorder as key for reducing cravings, easing withdrawal, and supporting recovery, but note side effects, dependency concerns, and treatment demands. More here: https://t.co/AQ7XLYtGt6 #RecoveryThroughScience

Adolescent overdose deaths climbed in states with recreational cannabis legalization, especially among male and White teens. Whether the cannabis policy helped cause increased overdoses, however, remains unclear. Learn more: https://t.co/5NHh6y1j08 #RecoveryThroughScience

Most patients receiving medical detoxification for alcohol know less about their withdrawal medications than their regular prescriptions. Learn more here: https://t.co/faVqGP7Wtk #RecoveryThroughScience #recovery #science #addiction

About one-third of people in the National Recovery Study said they had dreams about drug or alcohol use. However, these dreams happen less often as people stabilize and spend more time in recovery. #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryThroughScience #science #recovery

In a study testing which policies help reduce overdose, naloxone implementation and related policies helped, while prescribing limits & Medicaid policies had unintended consequences early on. Learn more: https://t.co/JmV1GaRR0g #RecoveryThroughScience #opioids #overdose

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. #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryThroughScience #science #recovery

Black individuals with opioid use disorder may avoid buprenorphine or struggle with methadone due to side effects, medical mistrust, and confusing instructions, yet fear of overdose keeps them in treatment. Learn here: https://t.co/YQqMrx2f1Q #RecoveryThroughScience

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Thank you for celebrating Recovery Month with us! Here’s an easy-to-share infographic with 10 key findings from the National Recovery Study. We hope you enjoy learning about the science of recovery as much as we do! #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryThroughScience #science #recovery

Integrating primary care and addiction services may help engage and retain young people with substance use disorder better than usual care https://t.co/fJc2xp40nM | #recovery #science #RecoveryThroughScience #RecoveryMonth

How many? In general, the median number of serious recovery attempts required for someone to resolve a significant drug or alcohol use problem in the US is 2; in more severe cases it can take double that https://t.co/HXuQVyHrWX | #RecoveryMonth #recovery #RecoveryThroughScience

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. #RecoveryMonth #RecoveryThroughScience