REAL Lab
Recovery in Everday Life (REAL) Lab
Exploring the everyday experiences that support recovery, health and well-being.
Welcome to the REAL Lab (Recovery in Everyday Life), based in the Department of Community Health and Health Behavior within the School of Public Health and Health Professions. We explore the everyday experiences that shape recovery, health and well-being among individuals making positive changes in their alcohol and/or other substance use. Through innovative, real-time research, we aim to better understand and support long-term recovery.
The REAL Lab (Recovery in Everyday Life) is dedicated to advancing the understanding of addiction, recovery and well-being through innovative public health research. By studying people's everyday experiences using real-time research methods, we seek to generate insights that support lasting positive change.
Our interdisciplinary team of faculty, staff and student researchers is committed to advancing recovery science through collaborative, data-driven research. Meet the people behind the REAL Lab and learn about their research interests and expertise.
The REAL Lab offers opportunities for students and collaborators interested in addiction, recovery, well-being and quantitative research methods. Learn how you can get involved through graduate education, research experiences or collaborative partnerships.
From grant-funded studies to systematic reviews and scholarly publications, our research explores how daily experiences, emotions and social interactions influence recovery and well-being. Discover our current projects and the innovative methods we use to better understand recovery in everyday life.
Stay up to date with the latest news from the REAL Lab, including research highlights, conference presentations, publications and media coverage. Explore recent accomplishments and see how our work is contributing to the future of addiction and recovery research.
Learn More and Contact Us
For questions about our research, collaboration opportunities or general inquiries, please contact the REAL Lab via email.