Resources: Recovery

This session will provide a comprehensive exploration of the evolution of collegiate recovery programs (CRPs) since 1977, examining their integral role in the broader alcohol, tobacco, and other drug (ATOD) landscape on college campuses. We will discuss how the dynamic drug landscape and the expanding field of recovery services continue to shape CRPs today. Participants will leave with a nuanced understanding of how CRPs can not only support students’ sobriety goals but also contribute to campus-wide initiatives aimed at reducing substance misuse and promoting wellness.

Learning Objectives

• Participants will explore the evolution of CRPs from grassroots beginnings to a critical component of campus-wide systems, highlighting the critical roles of peer support, community-building, and institutional backing in their success.
• Participants will examine emerging challenges and resource gaps in collegiate recovery while exploring the integration of CRPs within ATOD and mental health frameworks.
• Participants will learn strategies for creating inclusive, sustainable recovery environments and explore approaches to integrating academic success, mental health, and peer networks into recovery efforts.

With the release of Ethical Considerations for the Collegiate Recovery Professional in 2023, this presentation will take a look at understanding and applying ARHE’s Ethical Principles for professionals in a collegiate recovery program. This presentation will be discussion based and an opportunity to discuss common ethical dilemmas and ways in which we resolve them.

Learning Objectives

• Identify and describe at least 3 of the 6 ethical principles outlined in ARHE’s Ethical Considerations document.
• Explain the impact of the ethical principles on one’s work in a collegiate recovery program.
• Identify one common ethical dilemma encountered in a collegiate recovery program and explain how to use the Ethical Principles to make a decision.

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.

Relatively few colleges have programs to support students who are in recovery from substance use disorders. In the absence of such programming, students face numerous barriers to recovery. They are challenged to find adequate support in the recovery-hostile campus environment. This webinar will present findings from a qualitative study including students in recovery without access to a collegiate recovery program. Attendees will learn about strategies these students have implemented to overcome barriers to recovery, and how students may be assisted to initiate and maintain their recovery.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify barriers to recovery that are exacerbated when students do not have access to institutional support.
2. Understand the importance of promoting multiple pathways to recovery in the campus setting.
3. Understand how this student population mobilizes strategies to prioritize their recovery.
4. Articulate strategies that campus professionals may employ to assist this student population.

This panel session will discuss the link between disordered eating and substance use disorder recovery, the power of connection in both journeys, and the nuances distinguishing disordered eating from eating disorders. Gain insights into concepts like intuitive eating, mindfulness and interoceptive awareness, while also learning about efforts to combat stigma and support students dealing with these challenges on campus. Don’t miss this opportunity to deepen your understanding and contribute to a more empathetic and informed community.

Learning Objectives

1. Understanding the Interplay Between Disordered Eating and SUD Recovery.
2. Understand the Significance of Connection in Recovery.
3. Understand the Difference Between Eating Disorders and Disordered Eating, and Emphasizing the Importance of This Distinction.

While it is abundantly clear that the collegiate recovery field has grown by leaps and bounds since its earliest days in the late 70’s and 80’s, little is certain about the true reach of collegiate recovery programs. This webinar will discuss the past efforts to monitor the growth and development of the collegiate recovery field, and the current efforts underway. Most importantly, we will discuss how you can get involved in this important work, and how just a little bit of your time can translate into an important advancement for the collegiate recovery movement.

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe the history of efforts to monitor the growth and development of the collegiate recovery field.
2. Identify the key functions of the current survey deployed.
3. Describe the importance of having access to high-quality organizational-level data