Research Symposium
25th annual Undergraduate Research Symposium, April 1, 2025
Zikora Aliche Poster Session 2: 10:45 am - 11:45 am/ Poster #5

BIO
My name is Zikora Aliche. I am an international student from Nigeria. I graduated from Tallahassee State College and I attend Florida State University.
I major in Clinical Profession, and my future educational goal is to gain admission into medical school and complete my residency. I manage my online blog for extracurricular activities, sharing medical information and other topics.
DESCRIPTIVE DATABASE FOR COLLEGIATE RECOVERY PROGRAMS
Authors: Zikora Aliche, Dr. Chelsea ShoreStudent Major: Clinical Profession - (Interdisciplinary Medical Sciences)
Mentor: Dr. Chelsea Shore
Mentor's Department: Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies Mentor's College: The FSU Anne Spencer Daves College of Education, Health, and Human Sciences Co-Presenters: Katherine Baldwin, Ava Arch, Emily Arrendondo
Abstract
Collegiate Recovery Programs (CRPs) offer a supportive environment for students in recovery from substance abuse issues, promoting academic success, social well-being, and personal growth. A comprehensive database was developed by the Association of Recovery in Higher Education (ARHE) to consolidate existing research on CRPs within college populations. This project involved identifying and reviewing studies, coding key findings, and categorizing articles based on social justice considerations, theoretical frameworks, methodologies, etc. Additionally, research briefs were created to summarize thematic trends across the studies.
The published database, which includes approximately 140 articles, reveals a consistent satisfaction trend among students and staff regarding CRPs. The findings indicate that Collegiate Recovery Programs positively impact student life, including academic performance, social integration, and overall well-being. The data highlights the vital role of CRPs in promoting student success and emphasizes the necessity for ongoing funding and institutional support to enhance recovery-friendly campus environments.
Keywords: Substance Use Recovery, College student recovery