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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

https://istarr.arg.org/
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
February 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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
February 8, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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
February 7, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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
February 4, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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
February 1, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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
January 31, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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
January 28, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Dr. Ted Bobak & Alexander Sikora presenting Oxford House social network research Feb 17. Learn how recovery communities support residents on MOUD: bit.ly/49Fndln
January 25, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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
January 24, 2026 at 4:32 PM
New Oxford House research: recovery communities transform their social networks when welcoming residents on MOUD. Webinar Feb 17. Register now: bit.ly/49Fndln
January 21, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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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January 17, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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/
January 14, 2026 at 3:00 AM
San Francisco case study: even with robust harm reduction services, structural barriers persist. UCSF research reveals what's missing. Jan 20. bit.ly/4jontbC
January 7, 2026 at 3:00 AM
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
January 5, 2026 at 4:30 PM
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
January 4, 2026 at 5:34 PM
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
January 3, 2026 at 4:32 PM
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
December 31, 2025 at 3:00 AM
Every person experiencing homelessness who dies from an overdose faced barriers that shouldn't exist. Dr. Kelly Knight has spent 30 years listening to & learning from people who use drugs and experience homelessness. Join us Jan 20 for a free webinar on her latest research: bit.ly/4jontbC
December 28, 2025 at 5:34 PM
When someone experiencing homelessness struggles with substance use, getting help isn't as simple as "just going to treatment." Join us for a free webinar on overdose vulnerability and service needs among people who are unhoused: us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
December 27, 2025 at 4:32 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
November 14, 2025 at 5:00 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
November 10, 2025 at 6:02 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
November 7, 2025 at 7:00 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
November 5, 2025 at 6:19 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.
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April 10, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Reposted by I-STARR
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
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