Having been a part of the growing field of collegiate recovery since she was a graduate, Kristina Canfield has witnessed the evolution of the field and its place in higher education. She has spent the better part of the past decade normalizing the presence of recovery supports on college campuses and advocating for students in or seeking recovery from a substance use disorder.
In this month's?View From the Field, Kristina reflects on her own experience as a student in recovery. She also shares her expert opinion on why institutions of learning should support collegiate recovery programs.?
"We have the opportunity to change the trajectory of students? lives simply by supporting the growth of these programs on our campuses." - Kristina Canfield
Kristina Canfield is Executive Director for the Association of Recovery in Higher Education. In this month?s article, Kristina focuses on the role of Collegiate Recovery Programs and well-being on campus. Visit the Campus Drug Prevention website to read Kristina's article, or browse others like it.?
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