BIO

Roxie is a second-year undergraduate student at Florida State University majoring in Political Science, with a minor in Innovation. She is originally from Orlando, Florida, and serves as an undergraduate research assistant for the Collegiate Recovery Program under the mentorship of Dr. Chelsea Shore. In her role as a research assistant, she contributed to creating a descriptive database in support of the ARHE that can be utilized by scholars to push for the development of CRPs nationwide. She has gained valuable knowledge of qualitative and quantitative research methods and the many dimensions of recovery. Her post-graduation plans include earning her Juris Doctorate and pursuing a career in law.

Descriptive Database for the Field of Collegiate Recovery Programs

Abstract

A scoping literature review conducted by N. Vest et al. (2021) revealed a noteworthy deficiency in available evidence pertaining to CRPs. A thorough search conducted up to August 2020 yielded only 54 articles meeting stringent criteria. Addressing this gap and furthering the work of Vest et al., Dr. Shore, supported by the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE), established an online descriptive database designed to assist college recovery program providers and collegiate administrators. The database has over 100 (N = 122) meticulously analyzed articles related to CRPs and college student recovery from substance (mis)use. Articles are systematically categorized by Author, Journal, Year, Title, Methodology, Analyses, Key Findings, SJDEI Topics, Theories, and Integrated Behavioral Health Areas, ensuring its utility as a comprehensive and structured resource for advancing research. The database aims to guide practitioners in the field of collegiate recovery, facilitating the development and improvement of CRPs within higher education institutions (HEIs).

Keywords: collegiate recovery program, literature review, descriptive database