Peer recovery support services (PRSS) are an established best practice to support the recovery processes of individuals with substance use disorders.  However, there are important scientific gaps that remain to better understand the mechanisms underlying the efficacy and effectiveness of PRSS (Bassuk et al, 2016). This research-focused ECHO program will grow a diverse workforce skilled in conducting recovery science research to address these knowledge gaps. Recovery Science ECHO participants will gain access to a network of established and emerging recovery scientists and researchers eager to collaborate and address the most pressing scientific questions of the field.

Learning Objectives

1. Describe limitations in existing recovery science literature to inform future recovery science research efforts.
2. Identify means of improved cross-discipline communication, collaboration, and training across academic and recovery community cultures.
3. Disseminate evidence-based best practices for recovery support services.
4. Implement rigorous recovery science research designs.

Peer Recovery Innovation Network (PRIN)

The Peer Recovery Innovation Network (PRIN) at the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio was created to help expand the science of recovery by developing a research program on Peer Recovery Support Services (PRSS) and Recovery Support Services (RSS).

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Hub Team

This project was funded by the Helping to End Addiction Long-term® Initiative, or NIH HEAL Initiative®.