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<p><strong>ABOUT REGIS UNIVERSITY</strong></p> <p>Located in Colorado Springs, Co., Regis University provides an on-campus, <strong>outpatient-based harm reduction treatment program for students</strong> who may be struggling with substance misuse or chemical dependency. In most cases, the treatment program is <strong>mandatory for students who violate the university's substance abuse policy</strong>. Held through the university's Counseling and Personal Development Department, the program is among the <a href="https://wwwdasis.samhsa.gov/webt/state_data/CO17.pdf" target="_blank">40 percent</a> of substance abuse treatment programs in Colorado to provide specialized treatment for young adults.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>A violation of the school's substance use policy may involve criminal charges or a university citation for a variety of offenses, such as underage drinking, public intoxication, drug possession, or <a href="https://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/why-do-people-drink-and-drive-the-answers-are-pretty-jarring/" target="_blank">DUI</a>. Before beginning the treatment program, students first participate in an initial <strong>substance abuse assessment</strong> and educational consultation with staff.</p> <p>If an individual's assessment indicates serious issues with substance abuse or repeat offenses, the student may be referred to a community-based treatment facility. Otherwise, they'll begin participating in the university's <a href="https://www.rehabs.com/pro-talk-articles/whats-the-harm-in-using-harm-reduction/" target="_blank">harm reduction program</a>, which is designed to help students "make less-risky choices in their substance use or to abstain from using altogether." </p> <p>The program includes a regular schedule of <strong>one-on-one counseling</strong> sessions in which students complete a series of questionnaires, study educational information related to substance use, <a href="http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/why-healing-underlying-core-issues-is-key-to-addiction-recovery/" target="_blank">identify underlying issues</a> that may contribute to substance abuse and other risky behaviors, and develop a behavioral strategy to decrease their risk for substance abuse-related problems in the future. </p> <p>Students also attend <strong>educational workshops and classes</strong> that address a range of topics, including the physical, social, academic, and psychological <a href="http://www.recovery.org/pro/articles/tough-call-how-to-find-the-red-flags-in-your-college-drinking/" target="_blank">consequences of substance abuse</a>. To help promote peer support and open communication, <strong>group counseling sessions</strong> may also be incorporated into programming. </p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>According to the university's website, counseling sessions are facilitated by a <strong>mental health professional</strong> employed by Regis University. The sole alum polled by Rehabs.com to date gave the program a perfect five out of five-star rating for its staff's level of training and experience.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong></p> <p>The one alum polled by Rehabs.com to date, an anonymous female, gave the program positive feedback. She awarded it four or five out of five stars for its staff's level of training, its frequency and consistency of meetings, its overall quality of counseling, and its respect for students. "It was a good experience, helped me change my life and gave me the tools to continue that change," she wrote. </p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the university's website regarding the costs of its harm reduction program, though is may be a service included with the cost of tuition.</p>
— Susan Linney · 2018-12-25 12:08:47 PST
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