Experiences of Students in Recovery on a Rural College Campus

Abstract

In response to this challenge, Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) have evolved to provide campus-based support services to college students in recovery. The first CRP was established at Brown University in 1977, and more than 100 higher education institutions and recovery high schools now offer some level of recovery support (Finch & Karakos, 2014). Roughly, two to five new CRP programs emerge each year (Laudet & Humphreys, 2013). CRPs currently vary in the services they offer, but a comprehensive CRP incorporates a range of educational, peer, community, and family supports, utilizing a systems-based model for recovery (Harris, Baker, Kimball, & Shumway, 2008). Example resources include 12-step support groups, counseling services, academic advising, service opportunities, and informational seminars (Harper, 2013).

Vocational Expectations and Self‐Stigmatizing Views Among Collegiate Recovery Students: An Exploratory Investigation

“…Nationwide, there were roughly 58 programs that served 1,354 students in Fall 2014 (Transforming Youth Recovery, ). The current sample represented a portion of the overall population of students in recovery pursuing higher education, and the sample size was consistent with previous research (Cleveland et al, ; Scott et al, ).…”

“…Stigma is a primary issue facing individuals in recovery who are pursuing postsecondary education (Dearing, Stuewig, & Tangney, ), yet it has been understudied in recent years (Scott, Anderson, Harper, & Alfonso, ). Such stigma is societally pervasive and is prevalent within the collegiate environment (Dearing et al, ; Perron et al, ).…”

“…Stigma is frequently cited as a significant issue facing college students in recovery and has been connected to adverse outcomes in prior research (Corrigan et al, ; Dearing et al, ; Perron et al, ). Little research has been done specifically related to self‐stigma and its relationship to career development and other factors among students in recovery pursuing higher education (Laudet & White, ; Scott et al, ). Because career development is a primary goal for the majority of individuals seeking postsecondary education, and self‐stigma is a prevalent issue facing students in recovery, the purpose of this study was to examine the relationship between self‐stigma and vocational expectations.…”

Collegiate Recovery Students and Programs: Literature Review from 1988-2017

“…In a national survey, SAMSHA (2016) reported that 1 in 6 young adults between the ages of 18-24 met criteria for a substance use disorder and were considered to be in need of treatment. Of those, only 7.2% received specialized care, and 92.8% received no formal treatment (Park-Lee, Lipari, Hedden, Kroutil, & Porter, 2017). A number of studies have examined the unique challenges posed by high-risk collegiate environments and the essential role that peer-to-peer networks and social supports play in supporting the needs of students in recovery (Botzet, Winters, Fahnhorst, 2008;Cleveland, Harris, & Wiebe, 2010).…”

Associations Between Sexual Assault Victimization and Risky Drinking Within College Women’s Personal Networks

“…By providing resources and structural support for students (e.g., academic advising, safe spaces, 12-step meetings for those who need them), CRPs position students in recovery to be more successful academically, and to stay well in their recovery (Cleveland et al, 2007; Patterson et al, 2021). CRPs oftentimes serve as a student's primary place for social interaction and identity (Bell et al, 2009; Scott et al, 2016), which might be an asset for survivors of sexual assault dealing with substance use.…”