The 暗网禁区 is joining other universities across the country in a growing trend of providing a residential program dedicated to supporting students in recovery from substance use disorders and other addictions.
The first of its kind in Colorado, the COmmunity for students in REcovery (CORE) campus housing option will launch in fall 2015. It will serve the unique needs of students in recovery by providing them with a traditional, fulfilling college experience in a supportive residential community, according to Daniel Conroy, director of CU-Boulder's听Collegiate Recovery Center. 听
Students who qualify听for the CORE housing option will be able to live together and participate in shared activities in one of the residence halls. CORE qualification is based on a range of criteria, which include having a demonstrated minimum period of abstinence from all drugs and alcohol, and having made a personal commitment to maintaining recovery or sobriety over time.
Students who are not in recovery but are allies of the recovery community, or are choosing to live substance-free and are interested in being part of a sobriety-friendly community are also welcome to apply (as a CORE ally member) to join the community.
"CU-Boulder has a clear policy regarding substance use that applies to all students, as well as a conduct policy for those living in residence halls," Conroy said. "At the same time, we recognize the reality of alcohol and other drug use among young adults in this country. This program will allow all students in recovery and those choosing to live a substance-free lifestyle to be part of a like-minded community that supports abstinence."
Students living on most college campuses often face triggers or social pressure to use - peer or cultural influences, stress over exams, finances and social lives, old behaviors - that become heightened without the help of a supportive community and environment.
The CORE campus housing option will be open to all incoming freshmen, transfer and current CU-Boulder students, who may qualify by applying to become a CORE member or a CORE ally member through the Collegiate Recovery Center. Once accepted, CORE members will agree to a community code of conduct (in addition to being subject to existing residence hall conduct standards), and to participate in programs with the recovery center.
The effort alligns with other residential programs at CU-Boulder, which help to centralize support services and resources, foster a sense of connection for like-minded students, and reflect the diverse needs of the community.
"The CORE program will incorporate best practices that help students feel connected, develop skills, maintain abstinence and succeed academically, personally and professionally," Conroy said.
"Students in recovery have worked hard to overcome their experiences with addiction and are committed to doing their best and finding success in college," Conroy said. "We want them to be fully supported in these efforts by the university."
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