Substance use disorder remains a significant problem among young adults (aged 18–25
years); 15.5% of this group needed professional treatment in 2015.
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A substance use disorder occurs when the clinically significant recurrent use of
alcohol, drugs, or both causes impairment such as health problems, disability, and
failure to meet major responsibilities.
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College-attending young adults, including underage students, have the highest rate
of alcohol and drug use compared with other age groups.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Mental health and substance use disorders. 2019.https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disorders. Accessed September 19, 2019.
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Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, Center for Behavioral Health
Statistics and Quality
Results From the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. SMA 12-4713.
Results From the 2011 National Survey on Drug Use and Health: Summary of National Findings. NSDUH Series H-44, HHS Publication No. SMA 12-4713.
US Department of Health and Human Services,
Rockville, MD2012
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The stress of the college environment, as well as the social pressures of peers,
may encourage college students to use substances more frequently.
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It is estimated that among students attending any given college, about 4% are in
recovery from substance use disorder.
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For example, a college with 30,000 students would have approximately 451 students
in recovery.
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Students in recovery can be defined assomeone who experienced significant consequences in at least one area of life due to a history of substance abuse and subsequently made a voluntary commitment, either before or after college, to maintain a sober lifestyle and engage in activities promoting sobriety and overall wellness.8
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Published online: December 20, 2019
Accepted:
November 12,
2019
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