The Experiences of College Students in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders

Colleges are often substance-saturated environments, creating challenges for students trying to maintain recovery from substance use disorders. Using phenomenological method, this study sought to enhance understanding of the experiences of college students in recovery. Findings include 6 main themes...

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Main Author: Iarussi, Melanie M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
Published: 2018
In: Journal of addictions & offender counseling
Year: 2018, Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 46-62
Online Access: Volltext (Resolving-System)
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Summary:Colleges are often substance-saturated environments, creating challenges for students trying to maintain recovery from substance use disorders. Using phenomenological method, this study sought to enhance understanding of the experiences of college students in recovery. Findings include 6 main themes that describe the experiences of participants, and implications for professional counselors are delineated from these findings.
ISSN:2161-1874
DOI:10.1002/jaoc.12040