Lerner Center for Public Health Promotion and Population Health
Population Health Research Brief Series
Truly Promoting Diversity on College Campuses Means Supporting Persons in Recovery from Substance Use Disorders
Austin McNeill Brown
March 2020
College students who struggle with substance use disorders often experience decreased motivation, poorer academic performance, social isolation, and lower retention rates. This issue brief examines how Collegiate Recovery Programs help students in recovery from substance use disorders remain sober and excel academically.