Supervised Living for Recoved Addicts

emeraldkity4
Mon, 11 Aug 2008 11:14:03 +0000

In this scenario, the emphasis is on finding the best recovery program rather than the best college, and this might best be done by looking at programs at a state or local level. However, the schools with special programs for recovering students may also be able to provide information about specific recovery programs in their area as well.

I would agree- I confess I don’t know a * lot* about this, although my Ds school did have a subfree dorm where she lived, they also are huge on adults regulating themselves & personal responsibility.

A freshman student recently died of a heroin overdose & while it was tragic, knowing that he had addiction problems before attending & under the assumption that information was not shared with the college, I can’t help but wonder " what were his parents thinking?"

College is a big stress for any student- lots of changes & pressures.
As a parent, my concern would be that my child in that situation, have excellent supports in place before taking on additional challenges.
There is no shame in having to take 8 years to go through school, or even to take time off beforehand.
But I am going to keep track of suggestions for others, thanks.