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Substance misuse resources and support groups

Substance Misuse and Recovery Support for UMass Boston Students 

UMass Boston Recovery Support Program 
The goal of the Recovery Support Program is to provide students in recovery with resources to support them in attaining their academic, personal, and professional goals.  

UMass Boston Recovery Community Meetings (Virtual) 
A weekly recovery meeting for the UMB community This meeting is for people recovering from substance abuse as well as process addictions such as gambling and overeating. 

UMass Boston Daily Collegiate Recovery Meeting 
Daily meetings from 8-9PM, peer-to-peer connections. 

Recovery@UMB  
Welcomes students who identify as 'in recovery' as well as those who are curious about recovery or questioning their relationship with alcohol, other substances or addictive behaviors. 

Additional Substance Misuse and Recovery Support

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline  

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration national helpline  
Call1-800-662-HELP (4357) or TTY: 1-800-487-4889.  
This 24-hour helpline provides referrals to local treatment options, support groups, community-based organizations, and callers can request publications and information. Help is also available in Spanish. 

Differences between a detox facility and a treatment program

Differences between a detox facility and a treatment program. 
Web MD gives a great explanation of the differences between a detox and a treatment facility.