Attending college is one of the most stressful periods of transition in a person\u2019s life. Younger students often leave their homes and attempt to live independently for the first time in their lives. Nontraditional or returning students are faced with the challenge of balancing work, family and scholarly responsibilities. <\/em><\/p>\n Other stressors related to college put students at an increased risk for mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety and eating disorders. These risks jeopardize the ability of a student in recovery to remain sober.To make matters worse, college life in the United States is often characterized by late nights, binge drinking and experimenting with drugs. The culture and accepting or expecting alcohol and drug use on college campuses often threatens the well-being of students in recovery.<\/p>\n Many students believe they have to drink alcohol or use drugs to fit in, and alcohol and other drugs are often easily accessible.\u00a0 In some cases, parents, faculty and staff contribute to such expectations by referencing their own college experiences or encouraging risky behaviors.Despite a culture of tolerance towards alcohol and drug abuse, recovery from alcohol or other drug addiction is often stigmatized.\u00a0 It isn\u2019t uncommon for a student, faculty or staff member to demean students in recovery with insensitive or judgmental language.<\/p>\n This stigma makes it difficult for students in recovery to openly express their status in recovery, a key component of building a support system and accessing recovery resources. When students in recovery have weak support systems and don\u2019t feel like they can be honest with peers, college can become a lonely place.All of these factors make college campuses risky environments for students in recovery. That\u2019s why recovering students should find a safe and supportive community<\/p>\n Many college peers are engaging in alcohol and other drug experimentation while students in recovery.<\/p>\n Recovery is not the simple act of stopping the use of any\/all substances, it is actually:<\/p>\n Daily, sometimes hourly work will be done to maintain abstinence while restructuring their daily lives:<\/p>\n
\nDimensions of Recovery<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nCollege Students in Recovery: Campus Challenges<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nFive Benefits of a College Recovery Program (According to those who have been through it)<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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\nMay we introduce to you… The Roadrunner Collegiate Recovery Program<\/h4>\n
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