Audacy
Audacy
College and Recovery | Recovery Radio
College and Recovery | Recovery Radio
College and Recovery | Recovery Radio
Saturday 2nd December 2017
Nancy Marcus Newman and Samantha Osterlof discuss sobriety in college, exploring recovery communities and support systems on Recovery Radio.
40 minutes
Informative
Hopeful
Supportive
Encouraging
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Categories:
Recovery Reimagined
Innovative Treatments & Recovery Paths
Family Recovery from Addiction
Recovery from Trauma
Financial Health in Recovery
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Get the buttons here!College Life and Sobriety: A Real Talk on Recovery Radio
If you can maintain sobriety, you can get other things done.
College life often conjures images of parties and social drinking, but what happens when a student is trying to stay sober? In this episode of Recovery Radio, lawyer and advocate Nancy Marcus Newman teams up with Samantha Osterlof, the outreach manager for Retreat, to tackle this very question. Nancy, who is deeply involved with The Haven at Drexel University, sheds light on how collegiate recovery communities are transforming campuses.
She discusses the Bridge Foundation's efforts to support young people and families struggling with substance abuse, emphasizing the need for systems that actually work. Samantha brings her expertise from Retreat's outreach program, highlighting the crucial role of support systems in maintaining sobriety. Together, they explore the differences between residential recovery communities and sober dorms, offering practical advice for students navigating college life without alcohol.
This episode is packed with insights and real-life stories that underscore the importance of community and support in the journey to sobriety.