Dawn Kepler is the coordinator of the Collegiate Recovery Community at Michigan State University, where she's seen - no joke - a decrease in alcohol use on campus.

To truly appreciate that feat, imagine life as a student at a Big Ten university. The tailgates. The parties. The lines outside bars. The general overwhelming pressure to fit into what's been drilled into us as the traditional college student experience. If a student is self-aware enough to say enough is enough, it's going to be tough sledding staying clean without an all-conference support team.

Dawn herself is 21 years sober, and as a sexual assault survivor, she's able to connect with students who've suffered a wide range of trauma, no matter what stage they're at in their recovery.

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This episode was presented by Gateway Foundation. If drugs and alcohol are starting to take over your life, or the life of someone you love, it’s time to be honest and enlist some help. Gateway offers life-saving inpatient services, as well as virtual treatment. Call 877-505-HOPE to schedule a consultation, or visit gatewayfoundation.org for more information.

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