As an undergraduate student at Pennsylvania State University, Michael Quinn fell into a dangerous pathway that many college students fall victim to as he became addicted to drugs. Now after a few years of being clean, Michael shares his story of addiction, rehabilitation and freedom. Michael Quinn, a current senior that transferred to Rutgers in the fall of 2021. On campus, Michael is involved with acting, community service, and mental health advocacy. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx