Burns, Victoria F and Strachan, Tye and Sinclair, Ingrid and Hadad, Noor (2024) “Recovery is complicated”: a qualitative exploration of Canadian university students’ diverse recovery experiences. Alcoholism Treatment Quarterly, 42, (3), pp. 359-376. https://doi.org/10.1080/07347324.2024.2347241.
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While the field of recovery science has burgeoned over the past two decades, little research has considered the experiences of university students in recovery from addiction, particularly in Canada. Addressing this gap, using a recovery capital framework, 16 qualitative interviews were conducted to explore students’ meanings, experiences, and barriers/facilitators to recovery from problematic substance use and/or behaviors. Reflexive thematic analysis revealed three main themes: 1. multiple recovery pathways and identities; 2. stigma and disclosure; and 3. proximity to campus community and resources. Recommendations to create more recovery-friendly campuses are provided.
B Substances > Substances in general
N Communication, information and education > Educational environment / institution (school / college / university) > Student behaviour
T Demographic characteristics > Young adult
T Demographic characteristics > Person who uses substances (user / experience)
T Demographic characteristics > Undergraduate or graduate college student
VA Geographic area > Canada
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