Not uncommonly they spend too much time alone and turn to alcohol and other substances as a means of self regulation.
他们多数时候独处，并借助酒精或其他物质来进行自我调节，这些情形都很常见。
They may be typically depressed but refuse treatment and turn to alcohol instead which just increases their frustration with their life.
她们非常抑郁但又拒绝治疗，因而求助于酒精，而这只会让她们对生活更加沮丧。
turn one's life around at college
的意思是 在大学里完全改变了自己
通俗点讲就是 去喝酒的意思