Known for its rich history, Philadelphia has boasted itself as one of the most significant cities in America. Amidst the sights of the Liberty Bell, and Independence Hall, looms an opioid and drug crisis that has gripped the inner workings of the city for years. In 2016, more than 900 people died from a drug … Continued

As the largest recovery and co-occurring collegiate program in the nation, Augsburg University has gained a large amount of traction and caused a stir in the recovery community for 20 years, defining the college experience as much more than substances and partying. When Toby Labelle, Augsburg alumni from class of 1996 came up with his vision … Continued

Amidst the stark white antebellum columns and vivid green landscapes, the University of Delaware can be highly competitive. Coined a research University, the caliber of intellectual influence can be cutthroat. Residential and Greek life can serve as the heartbeat of social life for the “Fighting Blue Hens” to de-stress from a long week. Although the … Continued

For students who have retired from the party scene and have entered into a world of recovery, college can be difficult to navigate. College can be a pivotal time in one’s life. For many, it can be the focal point for teenagers and young adults to transition to adulthood. Partying, Football, and Greek-life is what … Continued

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 … Continued