Addiction is a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental...
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Addiction is a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations
Addiction is a primary, chronic, neurobiologic disease with
genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its
development and manifestations. Addiction is characterized by
behaviors that include one or more of the following: Impaired
control over drug use Compulsive use Continued use despite harm
Cravings From: Graham, A.W.; Schultz, T.K.; Mayo-Smith, M.F.; Ries,
R.K.; and Wilford, B.B., eds. Principles of Addiction Medicine,
Third Edition. Chevy Chase, MD: American Society of Addiction
Medicine, Inc., 2003.
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Recovery is a process of change through which individuals
improve their health and wellness, live self-directed lives, and
strive to reach their full potential. SAMHSA has delineated four
major dimensions that support a life in recovery Healthovercoming
or managing ones disease(s) or symptomsfor example, abstaining from
use of alcohol, illicit drugs, and non-prescribed medications if
one has an addiction problemand, for everyone in recovery, making
informed, healthy choices that support physical and emotional well-
being Homehaving a stable and safe place to live Purposeconducting
meaningful daily activities, such as a job, school, volunteerism,
family caretaking, or creative endeavors, and the independence,
income, and resources to participate in society Communityhaving
relationships and social networks that provide support, friendship,
love, and hope SAMHSA's Working Definition of Recovery-2012SAMHSA's
Working Definition of Recovery-2012.
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From the National Center on Addiction and Substance Abuse at
Columbia University (CASA), 2007 22.9% of college students meet the
medical definition for alcohol or drug abuse or dependence. (The
percentage for all people 12 and older is 8.5%) Substance abuse - A
pattern of using that leads to the failure to fulfill
responsibilities at work, home or school and/or repeated drinking
in situations in which it is physically hazardous. Substance
dependence - An increase in tolerance, withdrawal syndrome,
unsuccessful attempts to cut down or even quit drinking altogether,
losing control of alcohol use and consistently drinking more and
for longer than intended. The cardinal features of dependence are
compulsion (inability to refrain from taking that drink), loss of
control over alcohol (cant quit) and continued drinking no matter
what the consequences.
http://www.bettyfordcenter.org/treatment/doctors-office/what-is-the-difference-between-alcohol-abuse-and-
dependence.php#sthash.BDboa7KA.dpuf 49% of full-time college
students (3.8 million students) binge drink and/or abuse
prescription and illegal drugs. Binge drinking- pattern of drinking
that brings a persons blood alcohol concentration (BAC) to 0.08
grams percent or above. This typically happens when men consume 5
or more drinks, and when women consume 4 or more drinks, in about 2
hours. National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism. NIAAA
council approves definition of binge drinking [PDF-1.62MB]. NIAAA
Newsletter 2004; No. 3, p. 3.NIAAA council approves definition of
binge drinking
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Additional Data on Substance Use on College Campuses 37% of
college students feared social stigma attached to substance abuse,
which kept them from seeking help; only 6% of students who met
clinical criteria for alcohol or drug abuse or dependence sought
help. (CASA, 2007) Among people 18-22 years of age, full-time
college students are twice as likely to use a stimulant for
non-medical reasons in the past year compared to those who arent in
college or are only part-time students. (SAMSHA, 2009b) College age
youth has the highest prevalence rate of non-medical use of
prescription opioids in the US. (McCabe et al, 2007)
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How Prevalent is Substance Abuse and Addiction on the
University of Houston Campus? (Formula created by Texas Tech Center
for the Study of Addiction and Recovery) Total number of students
on your campus = 39,974 Number of students meeting criteria for
substance abuse (31.6%) = 12,631 Number of students meeting
criteria for substance dependence disorder (6%) = 2,398 Estimated
number of students who are seeking help for their problem (4%) =
601
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How Much Money Can a Collegiate Recovery Community Save the
University of Houston? (Formula created by Texas Tech Center for
the Study of Addiction and Recovery) Use the following formula to
estimate the potential savings a Collegiate Recovery Community on
your campus could offer the college/university: Total number of
students who are seeking help = 601 Estimated number of students
who will remain sober for 6months after seeking help (50%) = 300
Estimated savings in direct tuition revenue for your campus over
one year = $3,072,300 Fiscal 2015 Tuition and fees-$10,241
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Bridging the Gap Between Recovery and Higher Education Cougars
in Recovery provides students in recovery from addiction a safe,
sober environment that assists and supports them as they pursue
their academic and professional goals, walk the path of recovery
and participate in the diverse social opportunities available on
campus. Cougars in Recovery offers incoming students a smooth
transition to the university, both socially and academically;
offers opportunities for positive sober social interactions; sets
standards that hold recovering students accountable; provides
support, guidance and opportunities to serve the community.
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Core Components of Program Safe Sober Environment Lounge
accessible to members around the clock Comfortable furniture
Television with game system Ping Pong table Refrigerator stocked
with beverages and microwave oven Accountability Weekly Check-in
Meeting to discuss : Recovery program Academics Relationships
Successes Areas where support is needed
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Core Components of Program-Continued Recovery Support Eight
twelve-step meetings offered each week Individual meetings with
program director Celebration of Recovery Open all recovery meeting
Recognizes all twelve-step programs Acknowledges milestones in
recovery weekly Supports those who wish to be free Community
Service Cougars in the Community-student organization Enriching the
community through service and education
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Current Members of the ARHE The Association of Recovery in
Higher Education Augsburg College, University of Michigan, St.
Cloud State University, Ohio University, University of Texas-San
Antonio, Penn State University, University of Alabama, Kennesaw
State University, Mississippi State University, University of
Mississippi, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of North
Carolina-Charlotte, Texas Tech University, University of North
Carolina-Chapel Hill, Ohio State University, College of Saint
Scholastica, Case Western Reserve University, Northern State
University, University of Texas at Austin, Fairfield University,
Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey, Vanderbilt University,
Baylor University, Georgia Southern University, Emory University,
West Virginia University, University of Vermont, University of
Houston, Longwood University, University of Georgia, University of
Nevada-Reno, University of Oregon, University of Colorado-Boulder,
University of California-Santa Barbara, Southern Oregon University,
University of California-Riverside, University of North Carolina-
Wilmington, University of Texas-Dallas, University of Florida
http://collegiaterecovery.org/programs
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Cougars in Recovery Accomplishments Served seventeen students
in inaugural year Spring, 2014 average GPA - 3.016 Currently
serving twenty-three students, nine returning members Average
attendance at Celebration of Recovery is 25-30 individuals
Participated in multiple presentations at various community events
Participating in Generation Found, a documentary on the unique
continuum of care offered to young people in recovery in Houston
Established multiple community recruitment partnerships
Collaborating with full UH system to support students in recovery
Supporting Athletics as they establish proactive measures to hold
student athletes accountable and provide education on addiction and
recovery Partnering with DOS to create a reflection assignment that
can be used by conduct officers to refer students to CIR
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Funding Sources for Cougars in Recovery 2013-2014 Actual
2014-2015 Projected 2014-2015 Actual 2015-2016 Projected
Foundations$90,000.00$120,000.00 $165,000.00
Corporations$0.00$50,000.00 Individuals$7,250.00$10,000.00$500.00
$10,000.00 In-Kind$1,330.00$2,100.00$1,500.00 $3,500.00
Total$98,580.00$182,100.00$2,000.00 $228,500.00
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Budget for Cougars in Recovery2013-20142014-20152015-2016
PERSONNEL Program Director$27,167.00$46,572.00 Second Staff
Member$0.00 $46,572.00 Fringe Benefits$6,751.30$13,205.00$26,410.00
Student Assistant(s)$0.00 TOTAL
PERSONNEL$33,918.30$59,777.00$119,554.00 OPERATING EXPENSES IT
Charge$0.00$100.00 Supplies$765.56$5,000.00
Printing$116.00$1,000.00 Rental Space$365.70$1,000.00 Misc/Work
Orders$504.32$100.00 Admin Charges (6% of total
expenses)$0.00$4,919.00 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES$1,751.58$12,119.00
Networking, Marketing and Communications Promotional and
Educational Materials$0.00$5,000.00 Memberships$0.00$500.00
Conferences$0.00$5,000.00$7,000.00 Other Travel/Community
Service/Study Abroad$0.00 $10,000.00 Total Networking, Marketing
and Communications$0.00$10,500.00$22,500.00 STUDENT ASSISTANCE
Community activities$0.00$10,000.00 Financial assistance for
recovery students$0.00 $10,000.00 Housing scholarships$0.00
$9,375.00 Recovery Literature$0.00$200.00 TOTAL STUDENT
ASSISTANCE$0.00$10,200.00$29,575.00 TOTAL PROGRAM
BUDGET$35,669.88$92,596.00$183,748.00
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Joining CIR was one of the best decisions I have ever made.
Before joining I felt a fear about being on campus. I was afraid to
eat lunch in the common areas or even explore the buildings on
campus. I had no idea what the University had to offer me as a
student. Now, I feel as if I have a purpose and a reason to be
here. As a result, my grades have improved, and I actually enjoy
coming to campus. I look forward to being a part of our group's
growth and helping new students on their journey through academia
and recovery. UH Junior I am a part of the CIR program for the
first time this upcoming semester and I am excited to be a part of
such an up and coming program. I believe CIR will give me a safe
environment to keep me grounded in my recovery. During the college
semester it is easy for me to get so caught up in school that
everything else goes out of the window. I need people in my life
like John and Barbara to be there for support, healthy advising,
and direction. This program offers me a chance to be away from the
typical collegiate party scene and have fun in a sober environment.
I look forward to the relationships I will build and the next few
years to come! Go Coogs! -UH Junior Before I sobered up, I can
remember walking around campus and feeling like a ghost. My college
experience was virtually nonexistent. After treatment and my
year-long residence in sober living, Cougars in Recovery filled the
void of accountability and sense of community that sober living had
previously provided. During the spring semester, and with the
hiring of the Program Director John Shiflet, it was awesome to
watch CIR blossom and grow. The sense of camaraderie and relief
that I had expected when signing up was fulfilled! -UH Senior
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Those of us who have sons and daughters who are academically
and socially capable, but who need this "extra" community support -
practical and recovery-based - are forever in your debt for forging
this path. We are DELIGHTED that our son has become involved. We
hear constantly about what a difference your staff and the other
students have made in his daily life. I so like how your emphasis
is to support the recovering student, while at the same time
ensuring their PLACE in the University. As I understand it, CIR is
not a place and a program somehow separate and apart from
University life, but rather endeavoring to be an essential part of
the collegiate experience. CIR can do MUCH for the University -
it's understanding of this disease; education about addictions; and
a safe place to learn more. Bottom line: Recognizing that you are
there fundamentally for the addict and the alcoholic, you are not
set up as some kind of "rescue" situation. Rather, you are helping
ordinary students, with acute but not uncommon problems, negotiate
an academically and socially challenging time in one's life. You
have our support in every way. UH Parent I graduated from
Washington & Lee University in Lexington, VA, one of the
nation's premier party schools. Upon graduation, I had 15 months
sober. That 15 months was a very lonely time, as I was one of 3
kids in the whole undergrad and law school population who was sober
or, at least, attending meetings. Many of my friends took time off
to go to rehab or to attend to issues, only to return and
recommence drinking and drug use or not come back at all. My
quality of life during those 15 months was very poor. My mother
actually moved up to Lexington to be with me and help me get
through the last six weeks. A program like yours sure could have
helped me - a sober dorm?! Seriously?! I had to live in the
infirmary for 3 weeks! Oh what a blessing you are to these
students, their families and those who will surely follow them. I
just wanted to reach out and applaud you for your undertaking.
-Member of Houston Recovery Community
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Texas Collegiate Recovery Communities in the News Houston
Cougars Launch New CRC (page 9) The Ultimate Volunteer (Page 46-49)
No Limits, Austin Leads the Way as The University of Texas System
Unanimously Votes to Extend Collegiate Recovery to all UT Academic
Institutions (page 26-32)
http://www.recoverycampusdigital.com/issue3 Like Kitty Harris Says,
A visionary leader at Texas Tech passes the torch-and takes up
another http://www.recoverycampusdigital.com/issue2
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Responsibilities of Program Director Ensures the fulfillment of
the Cougars in Recovery mission and vision Maintains relationships
between the recovery program and university administration Acts as
educator, counselor, group facilitator and mentor to students
Structures and supervises peer to peer activities Recruits
potential community members Develops program strategic plans
Designs and implements program evaluation measures
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Our Pledge Empower our students to have quality, lasting
Recovery through the Collegiate Recovery Community Enrich the lives
of our students through Service work within the university, local,
state, and national levels Nurture and encourage our students as
they walk through their Spiritual journey of Recovery Provide a
safe and supportive environment for our students to excel in their
Academic process Create a sense of Community among our students
that will last a life time