Challenges and Rewards of Conducting Research on Recovery Residences for Alcohol and Drug Disorders

Although research shows treatment for alcohol and drug problems can be effective, persons without stable housing that supports recovery are at risk for relapse. Recovery residences (RRs) for drug and alcohol problems are a growing response to the need for alcohol- and drug-free living environments t...

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Published in:Journal of drug issues 2016-01, Vol.46 (1), p.51-63
Main Authors: Polcin, Douglas L., Mericle, Amy A., Callahan, Sarah, Harvey, Ronald, Jason, Leonard A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Addictions
Alcohol
Alcohol abuse
Community research
Decades
Drug abuse
Drug use
Endorsements
Funding
Grass roots movement
Housing
Onsite
Rehabilitation
Relapse
Researchers
Risk
Social integration
Studies
Substance abuse
Substance abuse treatment
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Summary:Although research shows treatment for alcohol and drug problems can be effective, persons without stable housing that supports recovery are at risk for relapse. Recovery residences (RRs) for drug and alcohol problems are a growing response to the need for alcohol- and drug-free living environments that support sustained recovery. Research on RRs offers an opportunity to examine how integration of these individuals into a supportive, empowering environment has beneficial impacts on substance use, housing, and other outcomes, as well as benefits for the surrounding community. Research can also lead to the identification of operations and practices within houses that maximize favorable outcomes for residents. However, research on RRs also presents significant obstacles and challenges. Based on our experiences conducting recovery home research for decades, we present suggestions for addressing some of the unique challenges encountered in this type of research.
ISSN:0022-0426
1945-1369
DOI:10.1177/0022042615616432