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Join us next week for a free webinar. If you work in recovery housing — or support people in sober living — this webinar is for you: Learn how to identify risk vs. protective factors and design better responses to substance use incidents in recovery homes. Register (free): bit.ly/4l1ZWhc

Taking A Closer Look At 'Relapse' And Factors Associated With It in Sober Living: Drawing on competing risks analysis from two longitudinal studies, this webinar presents distinct
predictor profiles for lapses vs. relapses among sober living house residents. Join us 03.17: bit.ly/4l1ZWhc

New research is changing how we think about "relapse" in recovery housing. Our upcoming I-STARR webinar challenges a uniform zero-tolerance policy with data from two longitudinal studies of sober living house residents in Los Angeles. Mar 17, 2026 | 11 am PT. Join us: bit.ly/4l1ZWhc

Lapse ≠ Relapse. And the data backs this up. New research shows that isolated substance use incidents (lapses) and returns to regular use patterns (relapses) have meaningfully different risk and protective factor profiles. Register for our Mar 17 webinar to learn more: bit.ly/4qI8AD2

Meet our presenter for the 03/17 webinar! Elizabeth Mahoney, MA, is a Project Manager at the Behavioral Health & Recovery Studies program & spent 15+ years in addiction research. She'll share findings that could change how recovery homes respond to substance use incidents. Register: bit.ly/4qI8AD2

New Webinar: Taking A Closer Look At 'Relapse' And Factors Associated With It in Sober Living - Mar 17 at 11 am PT. Drawing on competing risks analysis from two studies, this webinar presents predictor profiles for lapses vs. relapses among sober living house residents. Register: bit.ly/4qI8AD2

Sober living programs have often applied zero-tolerance policies to any substance use incident without distinguishing between an isolated lapse and a return to regular use. Our Mar 17 webinar challenges that approach with data from new research. Join us: bit.ly/4qI8AD2.

Are you a recovery housing operator, owner, or house manager? I-STARR offers free training on supporting residents taking medications like Suboxone or methadone. 12 webinars in total. Watch the recordings anytime, at your own pace. Learn more: istarr.arg.org/register/

New to Recovery Housing Research? Our 12-part research training series provides methods-based training for early-career investigators & established researchers exploring recovery housing for the first time. Free access to recorded sessions + certificate of completion: istarr.arg.org/training-cou...

Free Training Series: MOUD in Recovery Housing. Looking to deepen your expertise on supporting residents with MOUD in recovery housing settings? I-STARR offers two comprehensive training tracks with recordings now available. Register to access the courses: istarr.arg.org/training-cou...

Monday Reminder -- Tomorrow: Groundbreaking Research on MOUD & Social Networks. How do friendships change when a house welcomes someone on medication? The answer might surprise you. Last call to register: bit.ly/4rw6V42. See you tomorrow!

Tuesday's webinar explores "recovery social capital": how connections within Oxford Houses create safety nets, accountability, and genuine support for residents on MOUD. Learn how to measure and strengthen the social fabric of your recovery community. Register: bit.ly/4rw6V42

If you work in recovery housing, healthcare, peer support, or policy don't miss our next webinar on the Role of Social Networks in Supporting Residents Taking MOUD in Recovery Housing Settings. Final chance to register: bit.ly/4rw6V42 And share with your network!

Tired of studies that don't translate to your daily work? Dr. Bobak and Alexander Sikora specialize in turning complex network analysis into practical tools for recovery housing operators. Join us Feb 17. Can't attend in person? Register to receive the recording: bit.ly/49Fndln

The Hidden Currency of Recovery: Social Capital 💰 Recovery isn't just about abstaining from substances—it's about building the relationships and trust networks that sustain long-term wellness. Learn how to measure and strengthen the social fabric of your recovery community.
Feb 17: bit.ly/49Fndln

Myth: MOUD Creates Division in Recovery Homes | Reality: Oxford House research shows the opposite. New findings reveal that when recovery homes welcome residents on MOUD, social networks often experience positive transformations—not fragmentation. Learn more--join our Feb 17 webinar: bit.ly/49Fndln

Influence or Selection? It Matters for Recovery--Here's a critical question for recovery housing: Do residents change their behavior to fit in with housemates (influence)? Or do they gravitate toward people who already share their habits (selection)? Learn more at our Feb 17 webinar: bit.ly/49Fndln

Calling All Recovery Housing Operators: Managing a recovery home means navigating complex social dynamics every day. What if you had research-backed insights into how friendships and peer influence actually work in your houses? Learn more when you register for our Feb 17 webinar: bit.ly/49Fndln

Research Snapshot: Did you know that social networks in recovery homes can serve as an early warning system for resident stability? Our upcoming webinar explores how tracking friendships, trust & advice-seeking patterns creates actionable data. Register now: bit.ly/49Fndln

One of the biggest questions recovery housing operators face: How do we support residents on MOUD while maintaining a strong recovery community? New Oxford House research tackles this head-on. Learn more by registering for the Feb 17 webinar (Can't attend? You'll get the recording): bit.ly/49Fndln

Dr. Ted Bobak & Alexander Sikora presenting Oxford House social network research Feb 17. Learn how recovery communities support residents on MOUD: bit.ly/49Fndln

Recovery isn't just about individual willpower—it's about the strength of our connections.
New research shows that when Oxford Houses welcome residents on MOUD, something remarkable happens: the entire social network transforms in positive ways. Join us Feb 17 for a free webinar: bit.ly/49Fndln

New Oxford House research: recovery communities transform their social networks when welcoming residents on MOUD. Webinar Feb 17. Register now: bit.ly/49Fndln

FUNDING OPPORTUNITY: I-STARR Pilot Study Program: Up to $50,000 for recovery housing research | Application deadline: January 20, 2026. Learn more: istarr.arg.org/pilot-studies/
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Funding for Recovery Housing Studies: The I-STARR Pilot Study Program is offering up to $50,000 to support research on recovery housing for people using medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD). Learn more and apply: istarr.arg.org/pilot-studies/

San Francisco case study: even with robust harm reduction services, structural barriers persist. UCSF research reveals what's missing. Jan 20. bit.ly/4jontbC

Overdose Prevention for Unhoused People - MYTH: "They just need to stop using drugs." REALITY: Abstinence-only approaches ignore the fact that people need housing, healthcare, & support to survive regardless of their substance use. Replace assumptions with evidence - free webinar: bit.ly/4jontbC

The intersection of homelessness & substance use disorder creates compounding vulnerabilities that traditional treatment models fail to address. Join us Jan 20 for a webinar presenting findings on overdose vulnerability & service utilization among unhoused people in San Francisco: bit.ly/4jontbC

If you're working on the frontlines, you know the system is broken. You see the gaps. You experience the frustration. You witness the losses. Dr. Kelly Knight's research validates what you already know—and provides evidence for what needs to change.
Join us Jan 20 for free webinar: bit.ly/4jontbC

People experiencing homelessness are at a much higher risk of fatal overdose compared to housed individuals. Behind every number is a person. Behind every barrier is a system that could change. Join us 1/20 at 2pm ET where we break down the research on overdose vulnerability: bit.ly/4jontbC