Medications for opioid use disorder and other evidence-based service offerings in faith-affiliated treatment centers: Implications for implementation partnerships

https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39522767/ An AHRQ-funded project, led by two authors in recovery, examined barriers, stigma and treatment options for substance use disorder. Their examination of faith-affiliated treatment centers in the Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment—which they found to provide more inpatient and residential care but less outpatient and medication-based treatment—suggested opportunities for government collaboration and expanded opioid use disorder treatment options. Further publications from this project include— An International Journal of Drug Policy critique of the National Council for Mental Wellbeing’s guideline prioritizing individuals with five years of recovery for public-facing roles, arguing it excludes those seeking nontraditional recovery paths or struggling with recovery. A Journal of Diversity in Higher Education study of 17 undergraduate students in recovery attending a university without a collegiate recovery program who reported success through role models, flexible courses and supportive faculty despite facing stigma and access challenges. A Journal of Substance Use and Addiction Treatment commentary acknowledging the lead authors’ own success with abstinence-based treatment while advocating for greater acceptance, access and government oversight of alternate recovery paths. The authors’ findings highlighted the need for inclusive, evidence-based recovery support that embraces diverse pathways and reduces barriers to treatment. Beyond the 5-year recovery mark: Perspectives of researchers with lived and living experience on public engagement and discourse https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39341070/ Barriers and facilitators to higher education applications and admissions among people in recovery. https://psycnet.apa.org/record/2025-66796-001?doi=1