My service learning experience was an awakening experience. I have always been drawn to help those with substance abuse because of judgmental treatment I have observed over the years. I understand that substance abuse is a health problem and addictions can be difficult to overcome; what I didn’t know before was how prevalent it was in our community, as well as in my generation. When we think about those who are alcoholics or drug addicts, we think of older adults and those in their late teens to early twenties. We don’t think of CEOs of corporations, bankers, physicians, lawyers, mothers, or other prominent members of our community. The experience was life changing, but also awkward, as I came in contact with people I knew personally and was