Addiction is a disease that does not care how old you are, how rich you are, where you’re from, or if you’re trying to focus on your education.
Addiction can happen to anyone, and college students are especially susceptible to addiction. Many students wind up facing a tough decision of either getting sober or continuing their education. We believe that you should not have to choose between the two, so we’re sharing tips on how to take a leave of absence so you can begin drug and alcohol detox in Stuart.
For those seeking help with substance use disorder, our residential treatment center in Boca Raton, FL provides partial hospitalization tailored to each individual's needs.
When to Take a Leave of Absence
Many people seeking addiction treatment for college students wait until summer or winter break to begin their treatment. In these cases, students work through medically monitored drug detox and all other steps of treatment without pausing their education to enter rehab. But this approach doesn’t work for every student. In some cases, students must take a leave of absence, often when:
- Addiction is affecting school performance
- Health is endangered by an active addiction
- Alcoholism or addiction have led to legal troubles
If you’ve hit your limit and you know it’s time to get sober, you can pause your education, complete rehab, and pick back up with your studies after you’ve gotten sober.
At our drug and alcohol rehab in Cathedral City, CA, individuals dealing with substance use disorder have access to medically supervised detox and a multidisciplinary team of treatment professionals.
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How to Take a Leave of Absence from College
- Stop classes between semesters so your grades won’t be affected
- Get a doctor’s note to explain the reason for your absence, especially if the absence is in the middle of a semester
- Talk with your advisor about any complications
- Prepare to reapply (if needed) when you’re ready to head back to school
- If leaving mid-semester, touch base with your professors about work needed to complete the semester
Above all else, remember that you are seeking a leave of absence so you can better yourself for the long-run. Balancing college and addiction treatment can be difficult, which is why many students seek treatment during school breaks or they take a leave of absence.
Recovery from substance abuse starts with the right support — our residential treatment center in Castle Rock, CO offers inpatient rehab programs to help you or your loved one take that next step.
Contact our detox and dual diagnosis treatment program in Florida to learn more about our rehab programs for college students. Call 888-280-4763 to learn more about our programs.
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Banyan Treatment Centers aims to improve the quality of life for people struggling with substance use or mental health disorders with fact-based content about the nature of behavioral health conditions, treatment options and their related outcomes. We publish material that is researched, cited, edited and reviewed by licensed medical professionals. The information we provide is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. It should not be used in place of the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare providers.
