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Recovery High Schools: A Descriptive Study of School Programs and Students

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High schools specifically designed for students recovering from a substance use disorder (substance abuse or dependence) have been emerging as a continuing care resource since 1987. This study of 17 schools provides the first systematic...

What is a Recovery High School?

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This resource from the The Association of Recovery Schools explains the role of recovery high schools, which are secondary schools designed specifically to support students recovering from substance use disorders and co-occurring mental...

Adults with Problematic Opioid Use Released from Jail: Mutual Help Groups and Medication Support Contribute to a Greater Likelihood of Opioid Abstinence

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A recent study found that medication treatment and mutual help group participation were each associated with more days of abstinence from illicit opioids after jail release. Their combined benefits were less clear and varied across follow-up periods. For ISSUP practitioners, the findings highlight the value of connecting treatment, recovery support and justice services during re-entry. The study does not establish causation, and findings from this US sample may not apply equally in other settings.
Infographic summarising a study of 328 adults after jail release: medication treatment and mutual help participation were associated with more days of abstinence from illicit opioids. It encourages coordinated treatment, peer support and justice services, while noting that association does not establish causation and findings may differ across settings.