Drinking Problem?

It's not our intention to address alcoholism problems. We hope you will visit the sites below. Each has self assessment pages and will direct you to help.

http://www.aa.org

This page has frequently asked questions about alcoholism

Difference between use and misuse

Abstinence

Use

Misuse

Abuse

Dependency

No alcohol consumption: personal, religious, health or other reasons

No affect on academics/ health/ personal life

Socially acceptable drinking

Control over consumption

Choose when/how much drink

Misuse on occasion

No affect on academics/ health/ personal life

Use harmful to self/others

Negative affect academics/ health/ relationship

Weekend excessive use

Behavioral issues

Pattern of drinking more than intended

Planned / consistent misuse

Preoccupation

Pattern of drinking more than intended

Tolerance

May blackout

Feel compelled, rather than choosing

Alcohol must be present for a good time

No control

Compelled to drink

Intoxication / regularly

Primary focus of activities

Continue use despite problems

Blackouts occur

Needs help to overcome

“Thinking about Drinking”: Counseling and Career Development Center , Bowling Green State University Misuse and Abuse may be seen as socially acceptable on college campuses.

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