Many colleges offer nonsmoking or nondrinking dorms for students, but Case Western, Grand Valley State University in Michigan, and Rutgers in New Jersey are among a handful of schools that have special dorms for students in recovery. However, with more than 1,400 alcohol-related deaths among college students annually, and the persistent temptations of college life confronting young people in recovery, the demand is great.

Grand Valley State's program includes six AA meetings a week, and claims a 59-percent decrease in binge drinking among students. The percentage of students at the school who drink moderately or not at all has risen 19 percent.

Case Western launched its Recovery House program due to rising concerns about dangerous student drinking. The six residents, all male, have a history of misusing alcohol, marijuana, and cocaine. All have approved treatment plans, and had to pass a rigorous screening process to gain residency. Alcohol and other drug use are forbidden in the house.

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Posted by Rose on 21 Aug 08 02:51 PM EDT

Where can I get a list of Colleges that offer these services for sober living?

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