The Impact of Justice System Involvement on College Students in Recovery

In this presentation, Dr. Vest will delve into the findings of a study examining the association between criminal legal system involvement, age, substance use, and academic outcomes among collegiate students in recovery programs in the United States.

Learning Objectives

• Understand the impact of criminal legal system involvement on substance use and academic outcomes among collegiate students in recovery programs.
• Identify key differences in substance use, recovery-related outcomes, and academic performance between students with and without a history of incarceration.
• Explore potential adjustments and interventions needed within collegiate recovery programs to support students with legal system involvement effectively.