Exploring the long-term recovery effects of recovery high schools for adolescents with substance use disorders
Official title: Recovery High Schools as Continuing Care: Long-Term Recovery Effects and Mechanisms of Change
Funded at University of Oregon · NIH-11015044 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how recovery high schools can help teenagers who are overcoming substance use issues by providing a supportive environment where they can learn and connect with others, and it will explore how attending these schools affects their chances of staying on track and feeling good in the long run.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Oregon NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Eugene, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2024 |
| Project end | January 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $44,451 |
| NIH project number | 5R36DA059710-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-11015044 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents who have recently completed treatment for substance use disorders and are seeking supportive educational environments.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or those who are not recovering from substance use disorders may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effectiveness of recovery high schools as a supportive environment for adolescents recovering from substance use disorders. It aims to understand how these specialized schools can provide therapeutic and peer recovery support, helping students maintain their recovery while pursuing their education. The study will analyze the long-term effects of attending recovery high schools on relapse rates and overall well-being, utilizing innovative methodologies to gather data on student experiences and outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved recovery outcomes for adolescents struggling with substance use disorders by demonstrating the value of recovery high schools.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promising results for recovery high schools in supporting adolescents, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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University of Oregon
Eugene, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Berny, Lauren Michelle — University of Oregon
- Study coordinator: Berny, Lauren Michelle
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.