True or False
The University of Delaware has a collegiate recovery program (CRC)
True! Located at Warner Hall
When is Collegiate Recovery Week?
April 14th-18th (this week!)
How many people in the U.S. have a substance use disorder?
48.5 million (SAMHSA, 2023)
When was UD’s Collegiate Recovery Community established?
2014
Where can you tell a friend to go if they express they’re struggling with substance issues?
UD’s Collegiate Recovery Community!
You cannot get help for an eating disorder at a collegiate recovery program
False! the CRC at the University of Delaware provides support for a multitude of concerns
What is the color associated with Collegiate Recovery Week?
Purple!
What are the most common substance use disorders in the U.S.?
Alcohol is the most common substance of addiction in the U.S., followed by nicotine and marijuana.
Where can a student find the CRC on campus?
Warner Hall!
What type of language should a person use when talking with/about someone in recovery?
Person-first language because they are not their disorder!
At the University of Delaware, you have to provide personal details to be in the CRC
False! All that’s needed is a first name! You can provide any additional information as you would like
How many collegiate recovery programs exist today?
183 total worldwide
Is addiction completely hereditary?
It is split between genetics and environmental circumstances.
Do you have to consider yourself a person with an addiction to join the CRC?
No! Students on any point in their recovery journey are welcome.
If someone shares that they’re in recovery, what should your response be like?
An accepting, nonjudgmental mindset!
There are 5 international collegiate recovery programs
True! In both Canada and Britain
What countries have Collegiate Recovery programs outside of the U.S.A.?
Canada and The United Kingdom
Can a person detox in one day?
This is called “Cold Turkey” and no, for many people with substance use disorders, quickly detoxing can lead to a quick relapse, it must be done over time.
True or false: You need to be screened before joining the Collegiate Recovery Community at UD
False! You can contact Jessica Estok if you have questions before joining
What is an easy way to create inclusive environments that support people in recovery?
Create a substance free environment, or offer substance free refreshments
Collegiate Recovery programs are designed to provide a supportive environment, educational opportunities, accountability, and a normative college experience.
True!
Where was the first Collegiate Recovery program created?
Brown University in 1977
How common is addiction?
17% of Americans have a substance use disorder (or 1.7 out of every 10 people)
List three different mental health concerns that UD offers support for
Alcohol or drug use, eating disorders, body image disorders, depression and other mental health disorders, gambling, gaming addiction, and more.
Honoring someone’s boundaries is a great way to support someone in recovery. True or False?
True! Respecting someone’s decisions/boundaries is a great way to avoid pressuring someone in recovery.