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” … Continued

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 … Continued

You wouldn’t think that college life and sobriety would mix. Many people might associate college with frat parties, keg stands and living a life of freedom. The regular party scene can make it difficult for young men and women in long-term recovery to “do college.” Getting sober does not put nurf pads on the world, … Continued

When I first tell people that I teach college students how to throw sober house parties… I get many different reactions. Some laugh, some are struck with silence, and many don’t even believe me! Once I explain myself, they ask “How in the world do you get hundreds of students to attend a house party … Continued

Being in a fraternity or sorority can be like having a second family. They literally call each other brothers and sisters! The purpose of a greek organization is to help you develop into a better person and hold each other accountable to higher standards. But if you look at the news, you see some examples of how … Continued