abstainer and recovery ally workshop
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R E C O V E R Y &A L L Y T R A I N I N G
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OVERVIEW
Substance Use Culture at IU
What is Recovery?
Stigma and Marginalized Identities
How to be an Ally
Resources and Discussion
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SUBSTANCE USE CULTURE AT IU
• A large percentage of IU students choose to abstain for various reasons.
• 70% of our student body either abstains, or drinks moderately.
• Alcohol use is most prevalent on campus, followed by marijuana, and
prescription drugs like Adderall, pain killers, and sedatives (i.e. Xanax).
• Nationally, 31% of college students meet the criteria for a substance use
disorder
– Nationally, 6% of college students meet criteria for a more serious
substance use disorder.
• On our campus, 600+ students identify as being in recovery from
problematic alcohol or drug use.Students Needing Help are Often Shielded From Doing So
because of the “Party Culture” Perception.
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W H AT I S R E C O V E R Y ?M Y T H S , F A C T S , A N D B E I N G I N R E C O V E R Y
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MYTHS
• People who abstain or are in substance use disorder recovery will judge you
for drinking even if you don’t have a “problem”.”
• People that abstain or are in recovery don’t have fun.
• People in recovery are “jealous” or “sad” that they “can’t” drink.
• People in recovery “aren’t allowed” to hang with people who drink; they can
only be friends with each other. Everyone at parties drinks or uses drugs.
• “Relapse” is always a part of recovery; relapse can happen at any moment.
• You can spot a person in recovery just by looking at them. (Stereotypes)
• People that abstain are lame.
• People in college are too young to be in recovery.
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TRUTHS
1 in 10 Americans will get
help for substance use
disorder in their lifetime.
23 million Americans currently live
in addiction recovery
27% of Americans
admit they would be
less likely to hire an
otherwise qualified job
applicant just because
the person was in
recovery.
67% of Americans believe
that stigma and
stereotypes exist against
people in recovery.
Stigma keeps people from getting
help. Shame is deadly.
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WHAT IS RECOVERY?
“…a voluntarily maintained lifestyle
composed and characterized by
sobriety, personal health, and
citizenship.”
-Hazelden Betty Ford Center, 2013
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BEING IN RECOVERY
• We all hold multiple identities
• Some of those identities hold power, some are
marginalized
• Some students on campus identify as a person in
recovery:
• Recovery is a:–Hidden identity
–Misunderstood identity
–Stigmatized identity
– Internalized identity
–Subordinated identity
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BEING IN RECOVERY
• For some, it means abstaining from all mind and mood-altering
substances
• Seeking to live a life of emotional, physical, and spiritual wellness
• Some attend 12-step fellowships, and others rely on the support of
churches, their family, or mental health professionals.
• Some take medications to help them maintain sobriety
• They recognized that being of service to others helps their recovery
• Recovery is a process, not an event
• Recovery is a personal journey, and is the responsibility of the
person in recoveryIf you want to learn more about someone’s reason for
abstaining, or for being in recovery, ASK.
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BEING IN RECOVERY AT IU
• A large percentage of IU students choose to abstain for various reasons.
Some are in recovery.
– From Alcohol: 400
– From Drugs: 980
• Many students in recovery choose to remain unknown
• Other students that abstain or are in recovery are unaware of their
options on campus
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VERY INCLUSIVE
50% men, 50% women
Ages 18-30
50% in-state students
None live on campus
currently
Sobriety ranges from less
than 6 months to more
than 5 years
Some were at IU when
they entered recovery,
some were not
Some took time off of
school for treatmentStudents in Recovery is a student
organization supported by OASIS. It is
open to all students in recovery, allies and
advocates.
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S T I G M AM A R G I N A L I Z AT I O N O F P E O P L E I N R E C O V E R Y
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STIGMA• Language and word choice can determine your tone
Helpful and encouraging
VS.
Discriminating, judgmental, and labeling
• Negative terms infer that addiction is a choice
“alcoholic” “junkie” “stoner” “addict”
• Person first language
“Person in recovery” or “Person with substance use
disorder”
• Supportive and caring friendships facilitate recovery
• Education and awareness creates understanding
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CHARACTERISTICS OF DOMINANT AND SUBORDINATED IDENTITIES
DOMINANT GROUP:
DRINKING, USING
SUBORDINATE GROUP:
RECOVERING, ABSTAINING
• Considered “different,” “Lame,” “boring”
• Adapt to a world where drinking and drug use is popular
• Feel ostracized
• Limited options for help or sober fun
• Not as acceptable to talk about abstinence or recovery
• Viewed as “normal” and
acceptable
• World is built to suit their needs
• Privilege of substance use is
“the way things are”
• Free to attend events where
alcohol and drugs may be
present without much concern
• Share stories about drinking or
using drugs in public, or with
friends
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B E I N G A R E C O V E R Y A L LY O R F R I E N D T O A B S TA I N E R“ A L LY ” I S I N T E R C H A N G E A B L E W I T H
“ C H A M P I O N ”
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OBJECTIVES FOR ALLIES
• Understand the recovery community, which includes:
–People in recovery
–Allies
–Professionals
–Friends and family
• Be a friend to those in recovery
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HOW TO BE AN ALLY
• Be a helpful part of the recovery community
–Communicate that they are not alone
–Actively listen to advice and perspective from those in
recovery
–Ask respectful questions to further your understanding
• Form opportunities for alcohol-free fun... Compromise!
• Be mindful of your word choice
–Person first language
• Know that being an ally is a process of growth
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HOW TO BE AN ALLY
AT A PARTY
• Have non-alcoholic options available, and food
• Provide water that is accessible
• Respect anyone’s refusal
• Respect the wishes of people that don’t use substances
• Be aware of your friends’ habits and behavior
• Be an active bystander. STEP UP if you hear someone pressuring someone to drink or use drugs.
ON CAMPUS
• Reduce stigmatizing language
through respectful conversation
• Educate others about recovery
• Share information about
activities and events without
alcohol
• Inform students about OASIS as
a resource for students in
recovery
• Talk about SIRB
• Invite non-using friends to
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HOW TO TALK TO A FRIEND
WHAT TO DO
• Talk when both of you are sober
• The sooner the better
• Be specific and concrete, state
observations (i.e. facts)
• Distinguish between the person
and the behavior
• Consult a friend or family member
• Encourage your friend to consult
with a professional
• Set boundaries; take care of you
WHAT NOT TO DO
• Pressure them to drink or use
drugs
• Pressure them to do something
that they do not want to do
• Accuse or argue
• Lecture, moralize, or judge
• Tell them you’re giving up on them
• Downplay or shame recovery
• Take on their pain or struggle
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TAKE-HOME RESOURCES
• Indiana Recovery Alliance
– Naloxone distribution organization in Bloomington
– http://indianarecoveryalliance.org/
• Faces and Voices of Recovery
– National organization advocating for recovery
– http://www.facesandvoicesofrecovery.org/
• The Fix
– News in the recovery community
– https://www.thefix.com/
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C O N TA C T U SO A S I S @ i n d i a n a . e d u
E i g e n m a n n H a l l W e s t 7 2 6
( 8 1 2 ) 8 5 6 - 3 8 9 8
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REFERENCES
• Perron, B. E., Grahovac, I. D., Uppal, J. S., Granillo, T. M., Shuter, J., & Porer, C. A.
(2011). Supporting students in recovery on college campuses: Opportunities for
student affairs professionals. Journal of Student Affairs Research and Practice, 48(1),
47–64. doi:10.2202/1949-6605.6226 Available at
http://journals.naspa.org/jsarp/vol48/iss1/art4/
• www.drugfree.org
• http://www.transformingyouthrecovery.org/
• http://www.drugabuse.gov/