Partying and heavy drinking are perceived as normal on many college campuses, but how much of college is really a party? “There’s a subculture associated with college,” according to Thaddeus “Teddy” Rybka, the Recovery Community Coordinator at St. Cloud State University (SCSU). “People think it’s ‘a rite of passage,’ or ‘all my friends are doing it, so I should be doing it,’” Thaddeus says. “You think everyone is doing it.” Turns out, that’s not as true as you might think. And St. Cloud State is … [Read more...]
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Penn State: #1 Partying School and Leader in Collegiate Recovery
Football games, frat life, binge drinking—the iconic college experience, right? With an undergraduate population of almost 50,000, a thriving fraternity system, and a nationally-ranked football team, it’s no surprise that Penn State is one of the many universities with a powerful drinking culture. PSU students even created a new drinking holiday called “State Patty’s Day” in 2007, when Saint Patrick’s Day fell during spring break and students still wanted to celebrate (i.e. drink) at school with … [Read more...]
Collegiate Recovery at the University of Michigan: The Alternative Party Scene
Sure, college is a time for learning, self-development, forging a career path, all that jazz—but, isn’t it a time for some hardcore partying, too? That was definitely a major part of the college experience for Alex, a University of Michigan graduate whose time spent rippin’ and rollin’ through undergrad propelled him into recovery. In his junior year, Alex came clean about his drug and alcohol problem but didn’t know how to separate himself from the partying culture on campus. “Before I … [Read more...]
Recovery’s Newest Hotspot: Tennessee and the City of Nashville
The recovery community is global, but there are some areas where recovery thrives and community support is especially strong. Many people have known South Florida as the Recovery Capital of the World—because of it’s treatment resources and the sheer number of people who stay in the area to build new lives in recovery. Now, the state of Tennessee is emerging as a recovery hotspot, and the Nashville community is becoming a place for wellness and healing. With progressive prevention and treatment … [Read more...]
Learning How to Meditate
“Peace comes from within. Do not seek it without.” –Buddha A daily meditation practice can change your life. It’s a peaceful time to connect with yourself, your spirit, and the universe around you. In recovery from substance abuse, there’s a lot of talk about meditation. For many people, it’s a way to cultivate inner peace, a form of personal therapy, and a place of refuge in difficult times. It can also help with anxiety and depression, as well as managing our day-to-day stresses. Some … [Read more...]
