International Quit & Recovery Registry

04/17/2026

Recovery does not follow a single path.

For some people, progress is immediate. For others, it happens gradually—through reduction, relapse, and continued change. Research is beginning to reflect that complexity, and that matters for how recovery is understood and supported.

If you are interested in sharing your recovery story and hear from others going through the same process, visit https://www.quitandrecovery.org/your-stories2023

04/15/2026

Data can do more than describe recovery—it can improve it.

The International Quit and Recovery Registry is helping researchers build a more complete picture of how people quit, reduce, and recover across substances.

👉 Join the registry: https://iqrr.org

04/12/2026

"April is National Sexual Assault Awareness Month 💙

Experiences of trauma—including sexual assault—can shape health behaviors, coping strategies, and recovery pathways in complex ways. Research shows that trauma exposure is linked to higher risk of substance use, but also highlights the importance of trauma-informed support in recovery 🧠📊

Understanding these connections is essential to building care systems that are both effective and compassionate.

At the International Quit and Recovery Registry (IQRR), participant experiences help researchers better understand how trauma and recovery intersect—so support can meet people where they are 🤝

👉 Contribute to the research: https://iqrr.org

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04/10/2026

What if chronic pain could be treated without surgery? 🧠

New research from Fralin Biomedical Research Institute ’s Legon Lab is exploring how low-intensity focused ultrasound can safely target deep brain regions linked to pain—opening the door to more precise, noninvasive treatment options.

Chronic pain often intersects with substance use and recovery, shaping how people manage symptoms, access care, and maintain long-term health. Innovations like this could help expand the tools available to support individuals on their recovery journey.

Better science leads to better support—and better outcomes.

Learn more ⤵️
https://news.vt.edu/articles/2026/03/research_fralinbiomed_isaacmatte.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawRBNnBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF1Skw1cVJjSFl0aGZvSmpLc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHgVB-vSWugHPMS-whUt9vUeUlRDzxx1Onhk1HRhmHVWkaQJrC1GJzVrq21HH_aem_liczx0GKr7-Y8hxxqodvTw

04/09/2026

🤔🔬💭What should count as progress in recovery research?🤔🔬💭

For people recovering from polysubstance use, traditional all-or-nothing definitions can miss meaningful change. New work on proportion of remission offers a way to quantify progress across substances—capturing recovery more precisely as it happens over time.

Addiction researcher Allison Tegge and colleagues have proposed a new way to calculate recovery that recognizes incremental improvements and encourages people with multiple dependencies to keep going.

04/07/2026

🌍 World Health Day

Recovery is often framed as an individual issue, but it is also a public health issue.

How we measure recovery shapes how communities, health systems, and researchers understand what support actually works. Better data means better outcomes—not just for individuals, but across systems of care.

04/05/2026

🍷 April is Alcohol Awareness Month

What does progress actually look like when it comes to alcohol?
It’s not always “quit or nothing.”
For many people, change happens in stages—cutting back, shifting patterns, or working toward abstinence over time.
📊 Research shows these pathways are far more complex than traditional definitions of recovery suggest.
New recovery metrics are helping capture that reality—recognizing meaningful progress, even when it’s gradual or non-linear.
Because when we measure progress better, we can support people better.

04/03/2026

📄 New publication spotlight

How should recovery be measured when someone is working to quit more than one substance?

A new study introduces “proportion of remission,” a metric designed to better capture progress in polysubstance use. Rather than defining recovery as all-or-nothing abstinence, this approach quantifies partial progress—recognizing reductions or cessation of individual substances over time.

Using data from more than 2,400 individuals in recovery, researchers found that this measure reflects meaningful change that traditional definitions often overlook. By acknowledging incremental progress, proportion of remission may offer a more accurate and motivating way to understand recovery trajectories.

This shift has implications for both research and care—how outcomes are measured shapes how success is defined, communicated, and supported.

Recovery Research Center (ARRC)

04/02/2026

🔬Recovery doesn’t happen in a vacuum—it’s shaped by access, environment, and opportunity.

This *National Minority Health Month*, we recognize that structural barriers and inequities continue to influence who gets support, who stays in recovery, and how progress is measured.

By participating in the International Quit and Recovery Registry, individuals help researchers better understand these differences—and move toward more equitable, effective approaches to recovery.

Your experience can help make recovery research more inclusive.

👉 Learn more and participate: quitandrecovery.org

04/01/2026

"What if your experience could help change how recovery is understood? 🤔

Every recovery journey looks different—and that’s exactly why it matters. 💬 By joining the International Quit and Recovery Registry, you’re helping researchers learn what actually supports people in quitting and staying in recovery.

Your story isn’t just yours—it can help shape better treatments, better support systems, and better outcomes for others walking a similar path. 🌍

It only takes a few minutes to make a lasting impact. ⏱️

👉 Join the registry today: https://iqrr.org"

03/27/2026

Developmental Disabilities Awareness Month reminds us that health, behavior, and recovery are not one-size-fits-all 🧠

People with developmental disabilities are often underrepresented in research—yet their experiences are essential to understanding how support systems, treatments, and recovery pathways actually work in the real world 📊

At the International Quit and Recovery Registry (IQRR), every voice helps build a more accurate picture of recovery across diverse populations 🌍

Better data leads to better care. And better care starts with inclusion 🤝

👉 Be part of the research: https://iqrr.org

03/26/2026

🧠 March is Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a complex neurological condition that often presents in ways that aren’t immediately visible. Symptoms can affect cognition, mood, fatigue, and physical functioning—shaping how individuals experience daily life and long-term health.

This year’s theme, MS Unseen, highlights an important reality: many of the most impactful aspects of MS happen beneath the surface.

Research continues to show that chronic conditions like MS intersect with behavior, environment, and health decision-making over time.

At the International Quit and Recovery Registry (IQRR), we’re working to better understand how people navigate change in the context of complex, real-world health challenges—where progress may be gradual, non-linear, and deeply individual.

Awareness means recognizing what isn’t always visible.