Recovery Sleepers: A Pilot Study of a Sleep Health Intervention for College Students in Recovery

Recovery Sleepers: A Pilot Study of a Sleep Health Intervention for College Students in Recovery

The purpose of this research study is to examine how to improve sleep in college students in recovery from substance use disorder(s). This study is a pilot test of an experimental program called Recovery Sleepers (RS) to explore its feasibility and how well it works to improve sleep, wellbeing, and cravings.

Inclusion Criteria:

• More than 18 years of age
• Enrolled (full- or part-time) at a college or university
• Have struggled with substance addiction in the past
• More than 3 months of self-reported continuous abstinence from alcohol and all illegal drugs
• Have an Internet-enabled device with audio capabilities.

Exclusion Criteria:

• Younger than 18 years of age
• Not enrolled at VCU
• Have not struggled with substance addiction in the past
• Have not had at least 3 months of self-reported continuous abstinence from alcohol and all
• illegal drugs
• In active treatment for a sleep disorder (seen a health provider specifically regarding sleep within the last 6 months)
• Unable to communicate in English both orally and in writing
• Do not have an Internet-enabled device with audio capabilities.