This fall will mark the launch of the Northshore Recovery High School, a state-subsidized school designed for students who have had problems with drugs and alcohol, the Boston Globe reported on August 13. In order to be admitted to the school, students must be sober, agree to random drug testing, pledge to stay sober, and attend two 12-step meetings a week. 

As of now, the program has 10 enrollees and intends on having 40 by the end of the school year. In addition to math, English, history, and science classes, students will have one hour of group therapy a day, as well as the option of electives in art, drama, music, and video. After a 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. day, students with no after-school job or 12-step meeting to attend will remain at school to do homework or take extra classes.

The school's director Michelle Lipinski has high hopes for the outcome of attending a recovery-based high school. "I want these students to stay safe, and I want them to get high-quality academics, and I want them to go to college."