Addiction Recovery Research Center 2 Riverside Circle, Roanoke, VA 24016

The Addiction Recovery Research Center, located at 2 Riverside Circle in Roanoke, Virginia, is dedicated to understanding and addressing the impact of addiction on individuals and society. Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC work at the intersection of behavioral study and neuroscience to target the impaired decision-making processes of people with addictive behaviors to understand their self-control deficits.

The center utilizes cutting-edge technologies such as Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI), Diffusion Tensor Imaging (DTI), and Brain Stimulation Approaches like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) to study addiction and recovery. The Bar Laboratory and Smoking Laboratory provide realistic environments for participants to self-administer alcohol and nicotine-containing products, allowing for observation of real-time consumption behaviors.

The International Quit & Recovery Registry, launched by the center, gathers insights from individuals in recovery to advance the science of recovery and develop new treatments. Research participants contribute to scientific knowledge and help scientists understand human health and decision-making processes.

The Addiction Recovery Research Center is led by a team of dedicated professionals, including the Virginia Tech Carilion Research Professor and the Research Program Coordinator. The center's work has led to the development of BEAM Diagnostics Inc., a behavioral health company focused on improving assessment of opioid use disorder.

With a focus on biomedical research and a strong emphasis on collaboration and innovation, the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC has become a hub for cutting-edge research in addiction and health behaviors. Researchers at the institute are leading studies on tobacco regulations, substance use recovery, and healthy decision-making.

Through seminars, publications, and collaborations with experts in various fields, the Addiction Recovery Research Center aims to advance scientific knowledge and improve the lives of individuals affected by addiction. With a commitment to research-based health policy guidance and innovative approaches to studying addiction and recovery, the center continues to make significant contributions to the field of addiction research.