Alcohol Tipping Point
Alcohol Tipping Point
Changing College Drinking Culture with Dr. Victoria Burns
Changing College Drinking Culture with Dr. Victoria Burns
Changing College Drinking Culture with Dr. Victoria Burns
Wednesday 10th May 2023
Dr. Victoria Burns discusses collegiate recovery, changing campus drinking culture, reducing stigma, and advocating for diversity in recovery spaces.
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Sobriety Toolkit
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Sexual Empowerment & Identity
Understanding Addiction & Recovery
Nutritional Pathways to Recovery
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Episode Overview
- Dr. Victoria Burns shares her personal journey of addiction and recovery
- Insights into creating a recovery-friendly environment for students and faculty
- Discussion on collegiate recovery programs and substance-free housing initiatives
- Navigating the collegiate drinking culture and reducing stigma associated with sobriety
- The importance of diversity and representation in the recovery space
I want to encourage you to just keep practicing. I promise you are not alone and you are worth it.
Imagine a college campus where students and staff feel supported in their journey to sobriety. That's the vision Dr. Victoria Burns brings to life in this episode of 'Alcohol Tipping Point'. Dr. Burns, an associate professor at the University of Calgary, shares her personal story of addiction and recovery, revealing the hurdles she faced as a 'Sober Professor'.
With over 15 years of experience in the homelessness and addiction-recovery field, she combines her professional expertise with her lived experiences to champion change in collegiate drinking culture. Dr. Burns talks about her path to sobriety, the challenges of openly discussing her journey with colleagues, and the transformative power of collegiate recovery programs. This episode dives into the importance of creating a supportive community on campuses, tackling stigma around sobriety, and advocating for diversity in recovery spaces. Dr.
Burns' passion for storytelling and the arts shines through as she discusses how these tools can help raise awareness and combat stigma. Whether you're a student, educator, or someone supporting a loved one through recovery, this episode offers a wealth of insights and practical advice for fostering a recovery-friendly environment on college campuses.