Join PHI’s Alcohol Research Group for the I-STARR webinar series, which will explore how to address obstacles and challenges to providing and conducting research on medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) in recovery housing.
Safe and stable housing is critical to recovery from alcohol and drug use disorders, and recovery housing represents a unique, innovative way to ensure that individuals in recovery have access to housing that facilitates recovery from addiction to alcohol and other drugs. However, people who use medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) face a number of obstacles in accessing recovery housing, while providers experience challenges in addressing the needs of individuals receiving MOUD.
The NIDA-funded Infrastructure for Studying Treatment & Addiction Recovery Residences (I-STARR) project addresses these obstacles and challenges. Launched by PHI’s Alcohol Research Group and partners, the project offers funding, training, and mentorship for investigators new to recovery housing research to conduct small research projects in this general area. Learn more on the I-STARR website.
Next Webinar:
Overdose Vulnerability and Service Needs Among People Experiencing Homelessness | January 20, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
People experiencing homelessness (PEH) face high risk of opioid-associated deaths and face barriers when accessing treatment and other services. This webinar reviews findings from studies examining the experiences of PEH who use drugs in San Francisco. Discussion will focus on the role of housing in overdose prevention and treatment, and challenges experienced by PEH when accessing substance use prevention, care, and treatment services.
Upcoming Webinars in 2026:
The Role of Social Networks In Supporting Residents Taking MOUD In Recovery Housing Settings | February 17, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
Recovery homes can provide critical support for individuals taking Medications for Opiate Use Disorders (MOUD). This webinar presents findings from a study examining how Oxford House residents interact and support those on MOUD. Findings suggest that residents in Oxford Houses where a resident is on MOUD experience positive transformations in their social networks, illustrating how recovery communities can welcome and support those using this harm reduction strategy. Register
Taking A Closer Look At “Relapse” And Factors Associated With It In Sober Living | March 17, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
Using data from sober living house residents participating in two longitudinal studies in Los Angeles, the webinar presents results from analyses examining whether lapses (any substance use) and relapses (return to regular use) have different risk and protective factors for SLH residents. Findings support differentiating responses to substance use by severity rather than applying uniform consequences, with implications for SLH policy and broader recovery settings. Register
Examining Implementation of MOUD In Recovery Housing Through the Lens of the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR) | April 21, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
In addition to conceptual disagreement regarding how medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD) is understood in the context of recovery, recovery residences cite logistical challenges for residents using these medications as a barrier to their integration. Guided by the consolidated framework for implementation research (CFIR), this webinar presents findings from a study identifying factors affecting implementation of MOUD in recovery residences. Register
MOUD Utilization Among Philadelphia Recovery Home Residents | May 19, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
Combining primary data from recovery home operators and Medicaid claims data, this webinar presents findings from a pilot study describing the inner contextual factors related to resident MOUD use. Findings also characterize residents’ MOUD utilization patterns during their first 90 days and examine associations between resident MOUD use and recovery home organizational factors. Register
Tobacco Use in Recovery Housing: Determinants, Policies, and Opportunities for Cessation Implementation | June 16, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
People living in recovery housing use tobacco at rates far higher than the general population, yet these settings have been largely overlooked in tobacco control research. This presentation examines why recovery homes represent a critical setting for tobacco cessation interventions. Drawing on qualitative findings from residents and staff, and survey data from a nationally representative study of recovery homes, the session will highlight key organizational and cultural determinants of tobacco use, existing policies and practices, and gaps in policies supporting cessation. Discussion will focus on opportunities to integrate tobacco cessation into recovery housing, anticipated barriers and facilitators to implementation, and emerging research priorities to guide future intervention and policy development. Register
Cannabis Use Among Sober Living House Residents | July 21, 2026 | 11am-12pm PT
Sober living houses (SLHs) have historically been abstinence-based environments, yet some evidence suggests that cannabis may be a safer substitute for other drugs. Further, the evolving legal landscape around cannabis use has left SLH operators in a difficult position regarding cannabis use among residents. This webinar presents findings from a study examining how cannabis use relates to alcohol use, other drug use, and related problems among SLH residents. Register
