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Center for Addiction Recovery

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Soar Beyond Addiction

Housed within the Jiann-Ping Hsu College of Health, the Center for Addiction Recovery (CAR) stands as a beacon of hope and a testament to the power of resilience. As one of the nation’s longest-running collegiate recovery programs (CRPs), we provide a nurturing environment where students in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction can thrive academically and personally, soaring beyond addiction into a life of purpose, independence, and lasting recovery.

We understand the unique challenges faced by students in recovery, and we’re committed to providing the support needed to overcome them. Our program is built on the belief that recovery and academic success can go hand-in-hand. Data collected by CAR consistently demonstrates that our students achieve higher-than-average GPAs, sustain their recovery, and embark on fulfilling careers after graduation. We’re proud to see our graduates become medical doctors, nurses, professors, business leaders, and more.

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Empowering Your Journey to Success

  • A Supportive Community: We foster a strong sense of community through weekly seminars, social events, and peer support.
  • Academic and Personal Growth: Our programs focus on developing life skills, building social networks, and navigating the intersection of recovery and higher education.
  • Dedicated Resources: CAR provides dedicated campus spaces, including a drop-in room and study room equipped with technology.
  • Flexible Scheduling and Financial Aid: We offer early registration to help students manage their schedules and scholarships to support those who demonstrate academic excellence and commitment to recovery.
  • Real-World Success: Our average student is 25 years old, has 1.8 years of recovery, and balances 13 credit hours with 20 hours of work per week, proving that success is attainable.
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Join Our Community

If you’re a college student in recovery at Georgia Southern University or East Georgia College, we invite you to join our supportive community. To learn more about our program and application process, please contact us at cfar@georgiasouthern.edu or visit our admissions page.

Program Admission Details
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Our Commitment to You

At CAR, we believe in your potential. We’re here to support your journey towards an amazing future, and we commit to:

  • Provide comprehensive recovery support services to ensure your academic success.
  • Empower you to live a life of recovery, independence, and purpose.
  • Collaborate with campus and community partners to reduce addiction stigma and increase access to treatment.
  • Engage in research to improve addiction treatment and recovery strategies.
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Our Mission & Vision

Mission Statement

The mission of the Center for Addiction Recovery (CAR) is to provide comprehensive and effective recovery support services to college students in recovery from alcohol and/or drug addiction. CAR also strives to increase the knowledge and understanding of addiction and recovery among students, researchers, clinicians, and the rural community through education and translational research.

Vision Statement

The vision of CAR is to expand the footprint and sustainability of the program, establish collaborations across campus, foster partnerships with community-based organizations, and engage in community-focused education and research to amplify the voices of people with addiction and those in recovery from addiction, particularly in rural communities.