The Experiences of College Students in Recovery From Substance Use Disorders |
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| Authors: | Melanie M. Iarussi |
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| Affiliation: | 1. Department of Special Education, Rehabilitation, and CounselingAuburn University;2. Now at Department of CounselingNova Southeastern University |
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| Abstract: | 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. |
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| Keywords: | recovery substance use college students collegiate recovery communities phenomenology |
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