Overcoming addiction is no easy feat. It’s even harder on your own. If you’ve already gone through a recovery process and you’re on the other side, chances are you had some kind of help.

Everyone knows the college stereotypes surrounding binge drinking, partying, and even drug use. Unfortunately, many of those stereotypes are in place for a reason.

For someone who has struggled with substance abuse and addiction, there is no better feeling in the world than getting through treatment, getting sober, and living a clean and healthy lifestyle.

When you’ve overcome an addiction, you already understand the work and dedication that goes into recovery. That effort can’t end once you’ve completed a treatment program, or even if you’ve been completely clean for months—or years.

After you’ve gone through addiction recovery and treatment, it’s easy to feel like a new person—for a while. So many people who struggled with substance abuse or addiction in the past experience at least one relapse in their lifetimes, if not more.