Improving Recovery Housing for People on Opioid Medication

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What this research studies

This grant focuses on making recovery housing more effective for individuals with opioid use disorder who are receiving medication-assisted treatment. It supports research infrastructure to study outcomes in MOUD residents and to address barriers like negative attitudes and housing features that help or hinder recovery. By analyzing how housing environments influence relapse risk and daily functioning, the project seeks practical ways to improve programs. The work is designed to inform policy and practice so housing programs can better support sustained recovery.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• Public Health Institute
  Oakland, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Mericle, Amy Adale — Public Health Institute
• Study coordinator: Mericle, Amy Adale

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About this research

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