How to talk to someone about their drinking or drug use.
How to talk to someone about their drinking or drug use.
- Set up a time and place to chat with the individual.
- Explain to them your concerns, by stating something like “I’ve noticed something recently and I’d like if we could have a chat about it”.
- Provide an example of your concern without sounding like you’ve been watching everything they do.
- Listen to what they have to say, to help understand what they’re going through.
- Ask open ended questions, such as “How have you been feeling recently when you’ve had a drink?”, this will help steer the conversation.
- Close the conversation with suggesting that they talk to someone about their drinking or drug use.
Check out potential resources at your school. Below are links to useful resources in Charlotte:
Let’s talk about substance abuse
- Alcohol and drug abuse can have severe consequences on a college students mental health, academic performance and relationships.
- Signs of substance abuse can include neglecting responsibilities, and changes in behavior or mood.
- A supportive peer group that promotes healthy alternatives to substance abuse can decrease a students likely hood to turn to drugs and alcohol.
- If you or a friend is struggling with substance abuse please utilize the resources on your college campus or resources through supportive friends and family.
List to the Empathia Podcast
Changing College Drinking Culture
- Alcohol is an addictive substance.
- Ages 18-25 years are most at risk for this substance use disorder.
- Classmates can recover out loud from their addictions.
- Colleges have recovery programs available for students.
- Student drinking culture is all about ones attitude towards it.
- A positive sobriety movement has begun!
- Host a mocktail event with friends.
- Attend a sober social event on your college campus.
Read more about the Alcohol Tipping Point.
Mocktail Recipes
Coconut, Cucumber, Lime, and Mint Cooler Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 4 cups of coconut water
- 2 cucumbers sliced very thinly
- 1/2 cup of lime juice
- 1/4 cup of sugar (optional)
- 1/4 cup of chopped mint leaves
Instructions: Combine coconut water, cucumbers, lime juice, sugar and mint leaves. Let chill for 1 to 2 hours then serve.
Watermelon Margarita Mocktail
Ingredients:
- 1 medium seedless watermelon, cut into chunks
- 1/2 cup fresh lime juice
- 4 tsp agave
- 5 tbsp sparking water
Instructions: In a blender, puree enough watermelon chunks so that you have 4 cups of watermelon puree. Add lime juice and agave and mix again. Pour into 4 cups. Top with sparkling water.
What Does FOMO Mean?
FOMO (Fear of Missing Out)-a pervasive feeling fueled by social media, where individuals fear that they are missing out on rewarding experiences while others are enjoying them.
- How to cope with FOMO?
- Set priorities! Reflect on your values, goals and priorities. What truly matters to YOU!
- Take a break from social media and connect with others in real life.
- Reflect on your achievements and goals.
- Practice mindfulness and be present.
How about Embracing JOMO Instead?
JOMO (Joy of Missing Out)- joy experienced when not attending events to which one has been invited.
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