The Role of Social Support in Collegiate Recovery Communities: A Review of the Literature

Smock, Sara A.; Baker, Amanda; Harris, Kitty S.; Ab, Cynthia D'Sauza

doi:10.1080/07347324.2010.511073

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“…CRPs generally offered onsite sober housing, self-help meetings (e.g. 12-step), and counseling provided by a small staff (Botzet, et al, 2007; Cleveland, et al, 2010; Smock, Baker, Harris, & D’sauza, 2011; White & Finch, 2006). CRPs’ strive to create a campus-based ‘recovery friendly’ space and a supportive social community to enhance educational opportunities while supporting students’ recovery and emotional growth (Harris, et al, 2008).…”

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Characteristics of Students Participating in Collegiate Recovery Programs: A National Survey

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Harris

Kimball

et al. 2015

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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Relapse rates are high among individuals with substance use disorders (SUD), and for young people pursuing a college education, the high rates of substance use on campus can jeopardize recovery. Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) are an innovative campus-based model of recovery support that is gaining popularity but remains under-investigated. This study reports on the first nationwide survey of CRP-enrolled students (N = 486 from 29 different CRPs). Using an online survey, we collected information on background, SUD and recovery history, and current functioning. Most students (43% females, mean age = 26) had used multiple substances, had high levels of SUD severity, high rates of treatment and 12-step participation. Fully 40% smoke. Many reported criminal justice involvement and periods of homelessness. Notably, many reported being in recovery from, and currently engaging in multiple behavioral addictions-e.g., eating disorders, and sex and love addiction. Findings highlight the high rates of co-occurring addictions in this under-examined population and underline the need for treatment, recovery support programs and college health services to provide integrated support for mental health and behavioral addictions to SUD-affected young people.

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Characteristics of Students Participating in Collegiate Recovery Programs: A National Survey

Laudet

Harris

Kimball

et al. 2015

Journal of Substance Abuse Treatment

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“…On-campus AA and NA support groups may be particularly important, because, as Perron et al (2011) point out, community-based AA and NA groups may not effectively identify with the stressors and experiences of being a student and, as a result, be limited in terms of helping students. Smock, Baker, Harris, and D'Sauza (2010) highlight the lack of support on most North American campuses for students in recovery, but acknowledge, as do Perron et al (2011), that a few American universities are offering specialized support services for students in recovery from addictions. These programs create support groups and help students avoid the social networks and activities that could lead them back to substance use.…”

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The experience of post-secondary education for students in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol

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Journal of Social and Personal Relationships

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Given the drug and alcohol-friendly nature of most college and university campuses, young people who have struggled with addiction to substances -and who are overcoming these struggles -face many challenges in maintaining their recovery and achieving academic success. Using recovery capital as a theoretical framework, this study explored aspects of the academic experience of students in recovery, including the identity formation process, development of relationships, and use of support services. Thematic analysis of in-depth semi-structured interviews showed the development and mobilization of personal, family/social, and community recovery capital and highlighted areas of difficulty in building these resources. The article points to the importance of social and personal relationships to both abstinence and academic success for students in recovery and discusses the role of policy in facilitating the mobilization of recovery capital.

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“…These campus-based Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) generally offered drug/alcohol-free housing, onsite recovery support meetings (e.g., Alcoholics and Narcotics Anonymous) and counseling provided by a small core staff (Botzet et al, 2007; Cleveland et al, 2010; Harris et al, 2008; Laitman & Lederman, 2007;Smock, Baker, Harris, & D'sauza, 2011; U.S. Department of Education Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse and Violence Prevention, 2010; White, 2001; White & Finch, 2006).…”

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Collegiate Recovery Communities Programs: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know?

Laudet

Harris

Kimball

et al. 2014

Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions

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As the broad construct of recovery increasingly guides addiction services and policy, federal agencies have called for the expansion of peer-driven recovery support services. The high prevalence of substance use and abuse in colleges and universities in the U.S. constitute a significant obstacle to pursuing an education for the unknown number of youths who have attained remission from substance use dependence. Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) are an innovative and growing model of peer-driven recovery support delivered on college campuses. Although no systematic research has examined CRPs, available site-level records suggest encouraging outcomes: low relapse rates and above average academic achievement. The number of CRPs nationwide is growing, but there is a noticeable lack of data on the model, its students and their outcomes. We review the literature supporting the need for the expansion of CRPs, present information on the diversity of CRP services and outline key areas where research is needed.

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The Role of Social Support in Collegiate Recovery Communities: A Review of the Literature

Cited by 32 publications

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Characteristics of Students Participating in Collegiate Recovery Programs: A National Survey

Characteristics of Students Participating in Collegiate Recovery Programs: A National Survey

The experience of post-secondary education for students in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol

Collegiate Recovery Communities Programs: What Do We Know and What Do We Need to Know?

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