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Recovery resources at UNC

Sep. 19, 2016

September is Recovery Awareness Month, but resources and opportunities for UNC students in recovery are available year round. Click here to read up on services offered by the Carolina Recovery Program. Check out this pageto learn in greater detail about the benefits of joining the program, including housing. This calendar helps you keep up with meetings and special events, such as sports tailgates and off-campus excursions. Parents and families can find detailed advice and resources here.

Worried about talking to friends or family in Recovery?

By Audrey Wells | Sep. 19, 2016

There can be a stigma around substance use disorder. Using inclusive language helps reduce the stigma by countering negative perceptions the public has towards people in recovery, said Frank Allison, program coordinator of Recovery Initiatives for the Carolina Recovery Program.

It's Job and Internship Expo time!

Sep. 12, 2016

It might seem like school just started, but the UNC Career Services Job and Internship Expo is Sept. 15. A week full of events and interest sessions building up to the Expo starts now. Career Services and The Daily Tar Heel have partnered to bring you the ultimate guide to the Expo at career.dailytarheel.com. Before you check out this treasure trove of helpful information, here's a quick guide to dos and dont's while getting ready for the Expo. (Plus GIFs!)

What does it mean to be in Recovery at UNC?

By Audrey Wells | Sep. 6, 2016

The work-hard, play-hard attitude common among college students can be hard for students recovering from substance use disorder. And it can mask the problem for students who may need help. The Carolina Recovery Program has a month of activities planned for Recovery Awareness Month designed to increase awareness and decrease the stigma associated with recovery from addiction.