I-STARR
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The Infrastructure for Studying Treatment & Addiction Recovery Residences (I-STARR) project seeks to enhance infrastructure to conduct research on recovery housing for persons treated with MOUD
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Recovery housing webinar with Aaron Williams. Essential for operators, policymakers, healthcare providers. Federal landscape + infrastructure solutions. Nov 18, 2pm ET: bit.ly/4qVDidb #RecoveryHousing
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Recovery housing webinar with Aaron Williams. Essential for operators, policymakers, healthcare providers. Federal landscape + infrastructure solutions. Nov 18, 2pm ET: bit.ly/4qVDidb #RecoveryHousing
Federal policy can either support or hinder recovery housing. Nov 18 webinar breaks down current landscape + new resources for operators, policymakers, healthcare providers. Register:https://bit.ly/4nEPuMp #RecoveryHousing #Policy
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Federal policy can either support or hinder recovery housing. Nov 18 webinar breaks down current landscape + new resources for operators, policymakers, healthcare providers. Register:https://bit.ly/4nEPuMp #RecoveryHousing #Policy
Recovery housing infrastructure gaps vary by state. Some have robust systems, others have almost none. Nov 18: Aaron Williams maps national landscape + discusses federal resources to close these gaps. bit.ly/4nEPuMp
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Recovery housing infrastructure gaps vary by state. Some have robust systems, others have almost none. Nov 18: Aaron Williams maps national landscape + discusses federal resources to close these gaps. bit.ly/4nEPuMp
New for 2026: Monthly webinar series on MOUD in recovery housing. 7 sessions starting Jan 20. Topics include social networks, relapse factors, CFIR implementation & more. Single or series registration available. istarr.arg.org/webinar-regi... #RecoveryResearch #MOUD
November 5, 2025 at 6:19 PM
New for 2026: Monthly webinar series on MOUD in recovery housing. 7 sessions starting Jan 20. Topics include social networks, relapse factors, CFIR implementation & more. Single or series registration available. istarr.arg.org/webinar-regi... #RecoveryResearch #MOUD
04/15: Join us for our next webinar on changes to 42 CFR Part 8, which governs Opioid Treatment Programs. We’ll break down the new rules and what they mean for people in recovery housing—covering medication updates, policy shifts, and what’s next. 11 am–12 pm PT.
bit.ly/3RbMM3q
bit.ly/3RbMM3q
April 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
04/15: Join us for our next webinar on changes to 42 CFR Part 8, which governs Opioid Treatment Programs. We’ll break down the new rules and what they mean for people in recovery housing—covering medication updates, policy shifts, and what’s next. 11 am–12 pm PT.
bit.ly/3RbMM3q
bit.ly/3RbMM3q
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Buprenorphine cuts opioid withdrawal, cravings, and overdose risk by 50%—yet only 1 in 4 who need it get it. A family medicine provider examines the access gap in Philadelphia - and how some progress is being made. buff.ly/KXKapBi
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
How opioid deaths tripled in Philly over a decade − and what may be behind a recent downturn
After nearly a decade of annual upticks in overdose deaths, the city saw a drop in 2023, the latest data available. Something may finally be working − but what?
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March 8, 2025 at 7:48 PM
Buprenorphine cuts opioid withdrawal, cravings, and overdose risk by 50%—yet only 1 in 4 who need it get it. A family medicine provider examines the access gap in Philadelphia - and how some progress is being made. buff.ly/KXKapBi
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
Ben Cocchiaro, Drexel University #opioids
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🎙PODCAST: From Research Lab to Real Life: How Translational Science is Changing the Fight Against Addiction
William L. White, an Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at
Chestnut Health Systems, appeared on The Catalyst to discuss various topics on addiction: thecatalyst2.substack.com/p/from-resea...
William L. White, an Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at
Chestnut Health Systems, appeared on The Catalyst to discuss various topics on addiction: thecatalyst2.substack.com/p/from-resea...
From Research Lab to Real Life: How Translational Science is Changing the Fight Against Addiction
Shining a light on integrated care to promote mastery and unlock human potential.
thecatalyst2.substack.com
March 11, 2025 at 10:35 PM
🎙PODCAST: From Research Lab to Real Life: How Translational Science is Changing the Fight Against Addiction
William L. White, an Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at
Chestnut Health Systems, appeared on The Catalyst to discuss various topics on addiction: thecatalyst2.substack.com/p/from-resea...
William L. White, an Emeritus Senior Research Consultant at
Chestnut Health Systems, appeared on The Catalyst to discuss various topics on addiction: thecatalyst2.substack.com/p/from-resea...
A new study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine examined buprenorphine access and found that despite major federal policy changes, prescription rates have not increased as expected—highlighting ongoing barriers to treatment.
Buprenorphine Access Still Lags, Even After Major Federal Policy Changes - MedCity News
While the drop in drug overdose deaths is promising, and could potentially be partially attributed to the efforts of the federal government, we must remain cognizant about the sheer number of lives we...
medcitynews.com
March 11, 2025 at 4:02 AM
A new study in the Journal of Addiction Medicine examined buprenorphine access and found that despite major federal policy changes, prescription rates have not increased as expected—highlighting ongoing barriers to treatment.
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The latest episode of the Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast (Ep. 57) highlights ARG Senior Scientist Dr. Zemore’s research on redefining recovery, featuring new insights from the What is Recovery? study.
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arslonga.media/channels/pod...
Addiction Medicine Journal Club - Ars Longa Media
We believe that addiction is a disease that can be treated, and we want to help you stay up to date with the latest research that you can use in your
arslonga.media
March 7, 2025 at 9:40 PM
The latest episode of the Addiction Medicine Journal Club podcast (Ep. 57) highlights ARG Senior Scientist Dr. Zemore’s research on redefining recovery, featuring new insights from the What is Recovery? study.
arslonga.media/channels/pod...
arslonga.media/channels/pod...
March 18 – Join us for the next I-STARR webinar:
Dr. Carmen L. Masson will review the treatment and recovery needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and highlight ways in which recovery housing can support this population.
Register here: bit.ly/4brjqHu
Dr. Carmen L. Masson will review the treatment and recovery needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and highlight ways in which recovery housing can support this population.
Register here: bit.ly/4brjqHu
March 6, 2025 at 12:00 AM
March 18 – Join us for the next I-STARR webinar:
Dr. Carmen L. Masson will review the treatment and recovery needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and highlight ways in which recovery housing can support this population.
Register here: bit.ly/4brjqHu
Dr. Carmen L. Masson will review the treatment and recovery needs of individuals experiencing homelessness and highlight ways in which recovery housing can support this population.
Register here: bit.ly/4brjqHu
A new study from the PHI's BRIDGE program shows that emergency physicians prescribing buprenorphine can effectively help patients with opioid addiction begin long-term recovery. Findings highlight the role of emergency care in connecting patients to ongoing treatment and support.
New Study Shows Emergency Physician Prescribed Buprenorphine Effectively Helps Patients Struggling with Opioid Addiction get Started on Path to Long-Term Recovery - Public Health Institute
OAKLAND, CA – In 2022 alone, nearly 108,000 drug-related overdose deaths occurred, with 76% of those deaths related to opioids. Hospital emergency departments (EDs) are…
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March 5, 2025 at 7:34 PM
A new study from the PHI's BRIDGE program shows that emergency physicians prescribing buprenorphine can effectively help patients with opioid addiction begin long-term recovery. Findings highlight the role of emergency care in connecting patients to ongoing treatment and support.
A new NYT article explores the role of buprenorphine in opioid addiction treatment, highlighting its impact and ongoing access challenges.
An Effective Treatment for Opioid Addiction Exists. Why Isn’t It Used More?
A drug called buprenorphine may be the best tool doctors have to fight the fentanyl crisis. Why hasn’t it been more widely adopted?
www.nytimes.com
March 4, 2025 at 9:30 PM
A new NYT article explores the role of buprenorphine in opioid addiction treatment, highlighting its impact and ongoing access challenges.
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Drug overdose deaths fall in 2023 for 1st time since pandemic began: CDC
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Drug overdose deaths fall in 2023 for 1st time since pandemic began: CDC
Rates of drug overdose deaths decreased in the U.S. for the first time since the pandemic began, according to new federal data published Thursday.
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February 20, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Drug overdose deaths fall in 2023 for 1st time since pandemic began: CDC
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Join us for the last I-STARR webinar of 2024: Meeting the Recovery Housing Needs of Criminal Legal System-Involved Individuals. Register now at bit.ly/3Buwkqz and explore more upcoming webinars here: bit.ly/3Da3lIZ. #recoveryhousing
December 12, 2024 at 7:02 PM
Join us for the last I-STARR webinar of 2024: Meeting the Recovery Housing Needs of Criminal Legal System-Involved Individuals. Register now at bit.ly/3Buwkqz and explore more upcoming webinars here: bit.ly/3Da3lIZ. #recoveryhousing