Scope

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National Data

There are 138 colleges or universities in the U.S. with Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs). For a complete list, visit collegiaterecovery.org/crps-crcs

A study conducted in 2016 on reasons for students joining a CRP found that:

1. The peer support network was the most frequently cited reason for joining a CRP (56%), followed by nearly one-third (31%) of students joined the CRP because it offered a safe space on campus for recovery.
2. 71% of CRP members said the CRP was "very important" to choosing their current institution.
3. One-third reported they would not be in college currently if not for the recovery support on campus.

Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4852860

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Missouri Data

There are 7 colleges or universities in Missouri with Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs).

The 2018 Missouri Assessment of College Health Behaviors (MACHB) indicates that statewide in the past year:

1.8% of students identify as someone that is in recovery from an alcohol or drug addiction.

Students practice the following recovery formats:

15%	18%	23%	22%
12 step program	Treatment or counseling based	Moderation management/Harm Reduction	Other

When students were asked if their campus has a campus recovery program, organization, or center, they had the following responses:

When students were asked if they had participated in or with their campus recovery program, organization, or center, students had the following responses:

Data Briefs

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Volume 6

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Volume 5

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Volume 4

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Best Practices

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1. Accessing support at an institution that does not have a CRP
2. Starting a CRP at your institution

National Resources

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General Information

1. Addiction Recovery
2. Association of Recovery in Higher Education
3. Higher Education Center for Alcohol and Drug Misuse Prevention and Recovery
4. Start Your Recovery
5. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

Recovery Apps

1. Google Maps Recovery
2. I am Sober
3. Loosid
4. Nomo
5. Sober Grid
6. SoberTool

Virtual Meetings

1. AA Online Meetings
2. In The Rooms
3. NA Online Meetings
4. Recovery Link - Digital Recovery Support
5. SAFE Project
6. SAMHSA Virtual Recovery Resources
7. SMART Recovery
8. The Phoenix Virtual Recovery Classes
9. Yoga of 12-Step Recovery Meetings

PIP Resources

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Click here for the MACRO Recovery Ally Training!

MACRO, the Missouri Alliance of Collegiate Recovery Organizations,is a statewide initiative to support addiction recovery efforts on college campuses. With support from the Missouri Department of Mental Health, MACRO provides resources, networking opportunities, and financial support for schools as they start and grow their own recovery support services.

Click here to learn more about MACRO, or click here for the MACRO brochure!

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Recovery Corner is a virtual, state-wide recovery group open to anyone interested in connecting with other students in recovery, learning about recovery, and sharing their personal experiences with recovery.

Click here to learn more about Recovery Corner!

Research

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Relevant Guides

1. A Guide for Students in Recovery: Thriving in College
2. Recovery Housing: Best Practices and Suggested Guidelines

Relevant Research Articles

1. How to Talk to Your Friends About Your Recovery
2. Mindsets of addiction: Implications for treatment intentions
3. Recovery Language Matters
4. Stigma Hinders Successful Alcohol and Drug Recovery
5. Tips for Protecting Your Sobriety during the Holidays and Preventing Relapse