What’s new: Georgia Southern University has a reputation of being a party school, but how wild does Southern really get? There are 22 fraternities and 15 sororities at Georgia Southern as well as eight bars around campus, so it’s safe to say there is almost always something going on.
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“If you go to Blue Room or Social, it’s always packed every day of the week,” said Gibson Drew, a senior at Georgia Southern.
For some students the party doesn’t have to stop on the weekdays.
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“There’s plenty of places to party at Georgia Southern, I probably go out around three or four days a week,” said Cameron Scott, a junior at Georgia Southern.
Balancing the academics and letting loose can be a struggle for some. We all have to walk the fine line between having a fun college experience and partying too hard.
Signs you are partying too much:
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Craving alcohol or other drugs
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The inability to stop drinking alcohol or doing drugs
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Neglecting important parts of your life like school and relationships
Why it matters: There are multiple resources available on campus if students feel like they have developed an addiction.
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“The Center for Addiction Recovery primarily works with students who are identified as having a longer term sobriety or recovering,” said Dr. Bill Mase, Associate Professor for the Department of Health Policy & Community Health.
Addiction comes in all forms and facades. Especially dealing with drugs, the stakes are very high.
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“In 2022, 73,654 people died from a fentanyl overdose in the US,” stated USA Facts.
The global acceptance of alcohol as a socially acceptable drug creates a slippery slope when it comes to casual drinking.
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“Around 15% of full-time college students ages 18 to 22 meet the criteria for past-year alcohol use disorder (AUD),” according to the National Institute on Alcohol and Alcoholism.
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“We estimate between 2,000 to 3,000 students at Georgia Southern could benefit from substance abuse or addiction recovery services,” said Mase.
What’s Next: Recognizing the patterns early on and slowing down can be the difference between living your best life and ruining it. Moderation is the key to succeeding and having a great time in college.
