Dr. Kelly has published over 200 peer-reviewed articles, reviews, chapters, and books in the field of addiction medicine, and was an author on the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Alcohol, Drugs, and Health. He has won numerous state, national, and international lifetime achievements and distinguished scientist awards for his work.

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Dr. John Kelly of the MGH Recovery Research Institute led the most rigorous scientific review of Alcoholics Anonymous performed to date. Study results suggest that AA and other 12-step programs for addressing alcohol use disorder are very effective at supporting abstinence, improving alcohol-related outcomes, and doing so in a cost-effective way.

Founded in 2012 by Dr. John F. Kelly, the Recovery Research Institute is a team of innovative scientists working through: Research Education Outreach to enhance recovery through science, conducting and disseminating the most up-to-date research findings for individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike. RESEARCH

Founded in 2012 by Dr. John F. Kelly, the Recovery Research Institute is a team of innovative scientists working through research, education and outreach to enhance recovery through science, conducting and disseminating the most up-to-date research findings for individuals, families, healthcare professionals, and policymakers alike.

John F. Kelly, PhD ABPP Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine Harvard Medical School Director Recovery Research Institute Associate Director Center for Addiction Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital

Dr. John Kelly shares exciting new data and findings from the National Recovery Study at the 2017 Multiple Pathways to Recovery Conference. This is the 1st-ever study to obtain a nationally represe…

SSA Conference 2021 – Society Lecture by Dr. John Kelly SSA Conference 2021 – Society Lecture by Professor John Kelly from SSA on Vimeo. Dr. John Kelly delivered the Society Lecture at the Society for the Study of Addiction Annual Conference of 2021. Topics discussed included the evolution of recovery and addiction science over the last 50 years, the rationale for the …

The Takeaway sits down with John F. Kelly, associate professor of psychiatry in the field of addiction medicine at Harvard Medical School, whose 2010 research tested two different ways of referring…

Apr 21, 2021 · Recovery Support Services: Science and Practice AAAP ORN April 2021 John F. Kelly, PhD ABPP Elizabeth R. Spallin Professor of Psychiatry in Addiction Medicine Harvard Medical School Director Recovery Research Institute Associate Director Center for Addiction Medicine Massachusetts General Hospital