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ArticlePsychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors2026

Effects of participation in a large, online community for substance use disorder recovery: A naturalistic, longitudinal study.

Brandon G Bergman, Eric P Boorman, Alex M Russell, Jason B Colditz, John F Kelly

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Article in Psychology of addictive behaviors : journal of the Society of Psychologists in Addictive Behaviors, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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5 authors.

Brandon G BergmanRecovery Research Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital.ORCID 0000-0003-2427-4738
Eric P BoormanRecovery Research Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Alex M RussellRecovery Research Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital.
Jason B ColditzSchool of Medicine, University of Pittsburgh.
John F KellyRecovery Research Institute, Massachusetts General Hospital.

Funding

Funded extension request for "Expanding recovery support for emerging adults with alcohol use disorder: Training in the science of social network sites"K23AA025707 · NIAAA · MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL · PI BERGMAN, BRANDON G. · 2018 to 2023
$1.0M
National Institutes of Health; National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and AlcoholismNIAAA NIH HHS K23 AA025707
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveIn The Rooms (ITR) is a commonly used digital recovery support service, yet little is known about ITR participation or its benefits. Greater knowledge would help inform the field about its potential utility.

methodU.S. adults in, seeking, or interested in learning more about substance use disorder recovery (

resultsIndividuals with 5+ years had initially lower ITR time but similar ITR activity. ITR time was independently associated with abstinent days, and, in time-lagged models, more ITR activity was independently associated with greater abstinence for those with <1 year or not yet in recovery. Neither ITR participation measure was associated with quality of life.

conclusionsITR may be a promising digital recovery support service that promotes greater abstinence, especially for those in early recovery. Further comparative research is warranted to examine incremental benefits attributable specifically to ITR participation and to investigate for whom, and how, this accessible and widely used service may be helpful. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2026 APA, all rights reserved).

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InternetSubstance-Related DisordersAdultDigital MediaFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedQuality of Life

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PMCPMC12798690

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