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The Origins of the Twelve Step Model of Recovery

By Steven Huddleston - May 12, 2025
How Carl Jung, the Oxford group, and a few people searching for recovery created the 12 step approach

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The Many Pathways to Recovery

By Steven Huddleston - April 28, 2025
How to find the right fit for your unique recovery journey

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Recovery Spotlight VI - Full Interview Transcript

By Steven Huddleston - April 23, 2025
This student's perspective on life changed in recovery, allowing them to approach life with grace, perseverance, and humor.

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Recovery Spotlight V - Full Interview Transcript

By Steven Huddleston - April 23, 2025
The journey of a student to discover how the skills of self-advocacy have allowed them to show up for life and for their recovery.

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Recovery Spotlight IV - Full Interview Transcript

By Steven Huddleston - April 23, 2025
The story of one student who transformed their life by taking action, and ultimately found self acceptance and steady recovery.

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Recovery and Study Abroad

By Eliza Garcia - January 3, 2024
Students, regardless of recovery status are part of our campus and deserve access to the same opportunities and experiences as their fellows.

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LGBTQ+ Resources to Support Recovery

By Hugh Cook - June 29, 2022
Addressing the intersectionality of sexual/gender identity and recovery.

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Sobriety and The Hero's Journey

By Hugh Cook - January 10, 2022
Answering the call to adventure.

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What We Can Learn From Sober Celebrities

By Hugh Cook - October 12, 2021
How Sharing Our Stories Is Reducing Stigma Around Recovery

Read moreWhat We Can Learn From Sober Celebrities

 Integrating Naloxone Program into Collegiate Recovery at UCSB

Integrating a Naloxone Program into Collegiate Recovery at UCSB

By Angie Bryan - January 23, 2020
UC Santa Barbara has been distributing naloxone to students through our collegiate recovery program, Gauchos for Recovery (GFR), since April 2019.

Read more Integrating a Naloxone Program into Collegiate Recovery at UCSB

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