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Scott, Alison; Anderson, Ashton; Harper, Kristen; Alfonso, Moya L. – SAGE Open, 2016
A growing number of college (postsecondary) students are in recovery from addiction to drugs or alcohol. In this article, we discuss the experiences of students returning to a university campus after long-term addiction treatment. We also explore the role of a Collegiate Recovery Program (CRP) in providing support, and in helping the students…
Descriptors: Social Bias, Addictive Behavior, Drug Abuse, Alcohol Abuse
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Gunn, Alana J.; Canada, Kelli E. – Drugs: Education, Prevention & Policy, 2015
This grounded theory study explores how women with histories of addiction perceive stigma while in treatment. In-depth interviews were conducted with 30 women participating in a residential drug treatment centre. Previous research has found that support from peers during recovery can be critical to managing illnesses. In fact, researchers have…
Descriptors: Peer Relationship, Females, Residential Programs, Drug Rehabilitation