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Collegiate recovery programs gain traction on campus

Liam Knox

October 19, 2022 |

Inside Higher Ed |

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Response Location: United States

Collegiate recovery programs or communities — like the Center for Collegiate Recovery Communities in Texas — are robust resources for students struggling to overcome substance use issues, whether they’re in long-term recovery or new to the process. Some offer scholarships for students in recovery, dedicated staff and counselors, and sober social activities.

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For Amber Richards, life after overdose starts with compassion

Grant Stringer

October 11, 2022 |

The Christian Science Monitor |

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Response Location: United States, Clackamas county, Oregon

Project Hope connects people at risk of dying by drug overdose into the care of Amber Richards, a former heroin user and an expert on recovery. Project Hope has helped hundreds of clients find help, from detox to housing and counseling, since the project’s start in 2018.

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Pregnant people who use substances need support. Peer recovery doulas can help

Darian Benson

September 27, 2022 |

Side Effects Public Media |

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Response Location: United States, Chicago, Illinois

PCC Community Wellness helps people who are pregnant and struggling with addiction access prenatal care and addiction treatment and feel more supported on their recovery journey. Peer recovery doulas help get clients to prenatal appointments, access addiction treatment and navigate the complicated health care and legal systems. They also work to educate hospital staff on ways to reduce stigma for those struggling with addiction.

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After rocky start, hopes up in Oregon drug decriminalization

Andrew Selsky

September 25, 2022 |

Associated Press |

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Response Location: United States, Salem, Oregon

Drug Addiction Treatment and Recovery Act emphasizes getting treatment and decriminalizes possession of personal-use amounts of heroin, cocaine, methamphetamine, and other drugs. Supporters of the act say that decriminalization reduces the stigma of addiction and keeps people who use drugs out of jail. In the first year of decriminalization, about 16,000 people accessed services.

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In Recovery, Helping Communities Rebuild After Flooding

Katie Myers

September 16, 2022 |

WMMT |

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Response Location: United States, Kentucky

When severe flooding hit Kentucky, the bakery at the Hemphill Community Center continued to pay its workers to do community support and flood recovery work instead of their typical jobs. The bakery is a recovery-to-work program for people facing addiction, so keeping their jobs and a sense of community helps them continue recovering despite stressful circumstances.

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In the Netherlands, Safe Drug Consumption Sites Are Saving Lives. The U.S. Is Resisting.

Jaisal Noor

September 14, 2022 |

Bolts |

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Response Location: Netherlands, Amsterdam

In the Netherlands, safe consumption sites provide a clean, supervised space for drug users to go without worrying about legal ramifications. The sites not only help prevent overdoses, with zero overdose deaths reported at safe consumption sites, but also connect patrons with harm-reduction information, alternatives such as methadone, supportive housing, mental health treatment, and other social services.

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This Support Group Is Helping Youths Overcome Drug, Substance Abuse In Kaduna

Isaac Oritogun

September 05, 2022 |

HumAngle |

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Response Location: Nigeria, Kaduna

The Youth Orphans and Widows Empowerment organization works to help young people experiencing addiction through various projects including psychosocial support and connections to organizations that help them develop skills and find housing. Over the years the group has linked dozens of people to different treatments, as well as vocational training to help them find jobs.

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An evolving role for colleges: Training former substance abusers to be part of treatment teams

Alina Tugend

August 02, 2022 |

The Hechinger Report |

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Response Location: United States, New York

The City University of New York’s College of Staten Island is among a handful but growing number of colleges that are offering peer advocate training programs to former substance abusers. These certified trainings are enabling vulnerable adults to pursue higher education, acquire skills, and use their experience to not just find employment but also support patients with recovery.

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24/7 Sobriety program developed in South Dakota could be rolled out nationwide

Stu Whitney

July 29, 2022 |

Aberdeen News |

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Response Location: United States, South Dakota

The 24/7 Sobriety program requires repeat offenders of alcohol-related crimes to submit to breathalyzer tests twice a day as a condition of a pre-trial bond or sentencing agreement. Failure to remain sober results in jail time. Since 24/7 Sobriety started in 2005, there have been more than 39,000 participants and nearly 12.5 million tests administered, with a pass rate of 98.8%. Studies have also found a reduction in DUI and domestic violence arrests in states that adopt the program.

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Amid Spike in Teen Drinking During Pandemic, Schools Turn to Alateen For Help

Bekah McNeel

July 27, 2022 |

The 74 |

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Response Location: United States, Austin, Texas

Alateen is designed for young people living people abusing substances, but since the COVID-19 pandemic, many of the teens the group serves have begun using alcohol and drugs themselves. To make it easier for youth to access the program, some schools are incorporating Alateen programs at school for students to easily participate.

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