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<p><strong>ABOUT GEORGIA SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY- CENTER FOR ADDICTION RECOVERY</strong></p> <p>Georgia Southern University's Center for Addiction Recovery, located in Statesboro, Georgia, offers <strong>outpatient recovery support to university students</strong> already in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. The program averages 40 students who attend weekly seminars and receive other benefits through the program. Participants must already be enrolled at either Georgia Southern University or East Georgia College.</p> <p><strong>TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT</strong></p> <p>The average age of students participating in the program is 24 years old and the average length of sobriety is 2.4 years. According to the facility’s website, most students take around <strong>12 credit hours per semester</strong> and work an average of 18 hours per week in an on- or off-campus jobs.</p> <p>Students interested in receiving services from the center must <strong>apply for admission</strong>. They must be <strong>sober for at least six months</strong> at the time of application. After completing the online application, the program coordinator will complete an interview. Students must provide <strong>three letters of recommendation</strong> that speak to their commitment to sobriety. These letters can come from sponsors, counselors, probation officers, etc. </p> <p>Students involved with services at the center attend <strong>weekly seminars</strong> that help to build community and develop life skills. These seminars last one hour and occur in a <strong>small group setting</strong> with varying topics such as academics, personal achievement, health and wellness, discernment, and spirituality. </p> <p>Students may also participate in other opportunities including <strong>leadership retreats</strong>, <strong>sober study abroad programs,</strong> and community service speaker meetings. They may also serve as alcohol peer educators and host an “All Recovery Night” on the third Wednesday of every month. <strong>All Recovery Night</strong> is held to encourage communication and openness amongst different recovery communities. </p> <p>Finally, participants also receive <strong>individualized academic advising and early registration</strong> to help them in achieving their academic and recovery goals and balance their busy schedules. Scholarships may also be available to those who have shown excellent academic achievement, financial need, and a commitment to recovery. </p> <p>All students must maintain a GPA of 2.5 or higher to remain in the program.</p> <p><strong>STAFF CREDENTIALS</strong></p> <p>The program is overseen by the <strong>director and program coordinator</strong>, however there is currently no information provided by the facility regarding its treatment staff's credentials. The one alum polled by Rehabs.com at the time of this writing gave the center five out of five stars for its staff's level of training and experience.</p> <p><strong>WHAT ALUMNI SAY</strong> </p> <p>The one former client surveyed by Rehabs.com to date, an anonymous 26 to 39-year-old female, gave the Center for Addiction Recovery a highly positive review. She awarded the facility four or five out of five stars for almost all metrics evaluated, including its counseling options, its treatment of <a href="https://www.recovery.org/topics/dual-diagnosis-recovery/" target="_blank">co-occurring disorders</a>, its cleanliness, and its administrative and discharge procedures. "They had great groups and discussion," the alum noted. "Everything was very well organized and the caregivers were great." When asked, on a scale from one to five, if she would recommend the facility, the reviewer gave a rating of five.</p> <p><strong>FINANCING</strong></p> <p>There is currently no information provided on the facility's website regarding its costs. Program participants may be eligible for scholarships to help cover tuition fees.</p>
— Susan Linney · 2018-12-03 08:51:47 PST
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