This7 minute video titled “Caring for Young Adults with Substance Use Disorder” from a clinician at Boston Medical Center’s Grayken Center for Addiction describes the need for understanding the unique needs of youth ages 18 to 25. Continue reading
Resource Tag: Youth
Rise Above Colorado
Rise Above Colorado works to prevent teen drug abuse. The program is notable for its Colorado Methamphetamine Project which includes free resources for educators and community leaders to educate youth about meth use. Continue reading
Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance: Youth Engaged in Substance Use Treatment
This 3 page patient guide provides information specifically for youth on navigating substance use disorder SUD treatment during the Covid-19 public health emergency. Continue reading
Transforming Youth Recovery
Transforming Youth Recovery is a 501(C)3 non-profit that supports research into effective programs for youth wellness and recovery and supports communities as they implement effective youth recovery programs. Continue reading
Stories of Impact – Videos Highlighting Collegiate Programs and Personal Stories
This website features videos about youth recovery from the non-profit Transforming Youth Recovery. The videos feature personal stories about youths in recovery with a focus on collegiate recovery programs. One series of videos is hosted by former Miss USA and recovery advocate Tara Conner who shares her own experience with addiction and recovery. Note: these videos discuss traumatic events individuals have experienced and may be triggering for some viewers. Continue reading
Closing the Gap: An Examination of Access to Best-In-Class Evidence-based Alcohol and Other Drug Prevention Programs for K-12 Students in the US
This 2015 report from Transforming Youth Recovery looks at alcohol and drug prevention programs for K-12 students in the United States. The first section of the report describes the historical experience of drug prevention efforts in educational settings in the U.S. Continue reading
2017 Census and Definitions for Recovery Support in Higher Education
This report from Transforming Youth Recovery reports the findings of a 2017 survey of collegiate recovery programs in the United States. Responses from 118 schools are reported with a focus on describing how the program is defined, the specific focus of the program, and additional services offered. Continue reading
38 Assets for Building Collegiate Recovery Capacity
This 6 page document describes the 38 key assets that can be used to create a collegiate recovery program. Produced by Transforming Youth Recovery, the assets were identified through a survey of 91 collegiate recovery programs in the United States. Continue reading
Capacity Building for Collegiate Recovery
This report from Transforming Youth Recovery provides a roadmap for building capacity to serve students in recovery from a substance use disorder on college campuses. The report describes a continuum of 6 steps students and their supporters can take to build and support campus recovery programs. Continue reading
Community Colleges: The Next Frontier of Recovery Support at Institutions of Higher Education
This report from Transforming Youth Recovery (TYR) looks at recovery services at community colleges in the U.S. TYR was interested in expanding the recovery support services and resources available to community college students. Continue reading